Senior FACTS/HVDC Protection & Controls Engineer

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Professional development

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Principal Protection & Controls Engineer to lead design studies for FACTS and HVDC systems.

You will develop diagrams and equipment specs, and guide testing from factory to field, collaborating with global teams to drive innovative power solutions. The role requires 10+ years of FACTS/HVDC experience, strong protection and control knowledge, and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of FACTS or HVDC system engineering experience.
• Advanced knowledge of power electronics, substation equipment, harmonic filtering, protection and control systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities to advance industry practices.
• Proven ability to influence trade organization standards and collaborate with global teams.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink and power system simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review design studies for FACTS and HVDC systems, ensuring innovative solutions align with industry standards.
• Develop one-line diagrams and equipment specifications for advanced power electronic systems.
• Provide technical consultation on protection and control systems, and operational methods for FACTS and HVDC technologies.
• Coordinate system designs from initial concept through equipment factory tests and real-time digital simulator testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve installation and testing issues, guiding field engineers and service personnel.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures for power electronics equipment and system designs.

Skills

Power electronics

Protection & control

HVDC/FACTS experience

MATLAB/Simulink

Analytical problem solving

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical/Power Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power system simulation software

Job description

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a Principal Protection & Controls Engineer to lead design studies for FACTS and HVDC systems.

You will develop diagrams and equipment specs, and guide testing from factory to field, collaborating with global teams to drive innovative power solutions. The role requires 10+ years of FACTS/HVDC experience, strong protection and control knowledge, and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink.