Senior Protection and Controls Engineer

Kintec Search; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Search in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Senior Protection and Controls Engineer specializing in FACTS and HVDC to lead advanced system design and development across North America.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of FACTS/HVDC experience, deep knowledge of power electronics, and strong MATLAB/Simulink skills, with a proven ability to influence industry standards and collaborate globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Electronics with 10+ years FACTS/HVDC experience.
• Advanced knowledge of power electronics, substation equipment, harmonic filtering, and protection/control.
• Experience influencing trade organization standards and collaborating with global teams.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and power system software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design studies for FACTS and HVDC systems aligning with industry standards.
• Develop one-line diagrams and equipment specifications for advanced power electronics.
• Provide technical consultation on protection and control systems for FACTS/HVDC.
• Coordinate system designs from concept to factory tests and digital simulations.
• Troubleshoot testing issues and guide field engineers.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures for power electronics and designs.

Skills

Power systems design

Protection & control

Harmonic filtering

Industry standards influence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Senior Protection and Controls Engineer - FACTS and HVDC

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Position Type: Permanent, Hybrid Telework

Shape the Future of Power Systems

Are you a technical expert in power systems ready to drive innovation and lead cutting-edge projects? This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking solutions that empower energy systems across North America.

Your Role

• Lead advanced system design, including studies in harmonic filter design, loss calculations, audible noise analysis, and control performance for FACTS and HVDC systems.
• Develop innovative equipment solutions and rating calculations for power electronic converters, cooling systems, and large power transformers.
• Oversee factory and field acceptance tests, ensuring systems meet rigorous performance standards.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to advance product development and share insights on emerging industry trends.
• Support sales initiatives by assisting in bids, proposals, and customer presentations, delivering technical expertise that drives project success.
• Represent the organization in trade organizations, influence technical committee tasks, and maintain a network of industry contacts.

Key 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, as well as 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of FACTS or HVDC system engineering experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Advanced knowledge of power electronics, substation equipment, harmonic filtering, and protection/control systems.
• Expertise in analyzing technical challenges and conceptualizing novel solutions to advance industry practices.
• Proven ability to influence trade organization standards and collaborate with global engineering teams.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, power system simulation software, and Microsoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal and technical writing skills to effectively engage with customers, suppliers, and industry professionals.