Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Health benefits

Retirement plan contributions

Training & certification

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer for a fully remote position in the United States. You will design and implement protective relaying schemes for high-voltage networks, perform fault analysis, and ensure grid reliability from a home office.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of experience, deep protection knowledge, and strong communication skills for remote collaboration. PE license is desirable and you will mentor junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus.
• 7+ years in power system protection engineering.
• Knowledge of symmetric components, fault calculations, and protection principles.
• Experience with ASPEN, ETAP, and FaultFlow.
• PE license desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test protective relaying schemes for substations.
• Perform fault analysis and study disturbances on the power system.
• Specify protective relays, communication equipment, and hardware.
• Develop protection settings and logic for equipment.
• Review and approve protection designs.
• Collaborate with operations, planning, and commissioning teams.
• Stay current with industry standards and evolving protection technologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide guidance to junior engineers and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Power systems protection

Fault analysis

Protective relaying theory

Remote collaboration

System protection design

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

ETAP

FaultFlow

Job description

About the Role Our client, a major utility and energy infrastructure company, is seeking an experienced Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to join their team in a fully remote capacity. This critical role involves the design, analysis, and implementation of protective relaying schemes for high-voltage transmission and distribution networks. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, stability, and security of the power grid through advanced protection strategies. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to work from home, contributing to essential energy infrastructure while collaborating with a world-class team of engineers. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in power system dynamics, fault analysis, and protection philosophy, with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence. Your contributions will be vital to maintaining a robust and dependable energy supply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test protective relaying schemes for substations and power generation facilities.
• Perform fault analysis and study the impact of disturbances on the power system.
• Specify protective relays, communication equipment, and other associated hardware.
• Develop protection settings and logic for various classes of equipment.
• Review and approve protection designs prepared by others.
• Collaborate with system operations, planning, and commissioning teams to ensure effective implementation and operation of protection systems.
• Stay current with industry best practices, new technologies, and evolving standards in power system protection.
• Conduct root cause analysis for protection-related incidents and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and design justifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with a specialization in Power Systems.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of symmetrical components, fault calculations, and protective relaying principles for generators, transformers, lines, and busbars.
• Proficiency with protection software and simulation tools (e.g., ASPEN, ETAP, FaultFLow).
• Experience with various types of protective relays (electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based).
• Understanding of communication protocols used in power systems (e.g., DNP3, IEC 61850).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote work environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly desirable.

Benefits

• This position offers a highly competitive salary, remote work flexibility, comprehensive health benefits, retirement plan contributions, and opportunities for advanced training and certification.
• You will be joining a respected organization at the forefront of energy infrastructure management, working remotely from Welkom or any other approved location.
• Our client values work-life balance and provides the tools and support necessary for remote success.
• This role offers significant professional growth and the chance to impact the reliability of the national power grid.