Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Electric Power Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and wellness benefits

Generous PTO and paid holidays

MyShare Employee Ownership Program

401(k), up to a 4% match

Job summary

Electric Power Engineers is looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer in Austin, Texas, who will design and develop electrical drawings for transmission and distribution projects. The role involves preparing specifications, providing technical support, and ensuring project completion while meeting quality standards.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering and substantial experience. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, generous PTO, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with seven years of experience.
• US state Professional Engineer License, or ability to gain within six months of hire.
• High standards in producing quality drawings and documents.
• Familiar in preparing relay setting files for SEL and GE relays.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for SLDs and three-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review electrical drawings including single lines and three lines.
• Prepare relay setting files for protective relays.
• Prepare generation interconnection drawings for renewable energy resources.
• Prepare technical specification documents.
• Participate in multifunctional teams for technical studies.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

AutoCAD

Technical report preparation

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

ASPEN

SEL Quickset

SEL RTAC

GE Enervista UR Setup

Job description

Overview

We are designing the grid of the future!

Design and develop electrical drawings for transmission and distribution substation protection projects, prepare equipment technical specifications, provide technical support and review of client’s design packages including drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

How you can make an impact:

• Prepare and review electrical drawings including single lines, three lines, relay logic drawings, relay DC schematics, breaker DC schematics, communication drawing, protection panel drawings, wiring block diagrams, DC panel drawings, and substation layouts.
• Prepare relay setting files for SEL, GE, etc. protective relays.
• Prepare generation interconnection drawings for conventional and renewable energy resources.
• Prepare bill of material and design basis documents.
• Prepare and review technical specification documents.
• Process, generate and maintain data as required for other engineering‑related work.
• Take responsibility for the timely completion of projects assigned while meeting all project quality and budget objectives.
• Execute on multiple tasks at any given time.
• Perform complex tasks according to good engineering practice and EPE procedures.
• Capable of autonomously and independently executing on assigned tasks.
• Participate in multifunctional teams to obtain/provide input, address comments and perform technical studies.
• Identify training needs and present to the Engineering Manager.
• Experience leveraging AI and automation tools responsibly to improve quality, productivity and innovation under experience (bring your passion section).
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bring your passion, here’s what’s needed:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with seven years of experience.
• US state Professional Engineer License, or ability to gain within six months of hire.
• Have high standards in producing quality drawings and documents that he/she shall own with pride.
• Familiar in preparing relay setting files for SEL and GE relays.
• Familiar with SEL Quickset, SEL RTAC, GE Enervista UR Setup.
• SCADA system design is a plus.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for SLDs and three‑line diagrams. Familiar with power system protection analysis tools and software including ETAP and ASPEN.
• Strong technical/report preparation skills.
• Proven team player with the ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly with respect to explaining technical matters.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks.
• Flexible with the ability to manage change.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Three years of experience preparing and reviewing protection and control drawings.
• Three years of experience in protection studies and relay settings preparation.
• Proficient working with AutoCAD.
• Experience with renewable generation (wind, solar, battery) interconnection design.

Lead the Change!

Be a part of an innovative team shaping the grid of the future through advanced energy intelligence. For more than half a century, Electric Power Engineers (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe, providing consulting expertise and energy intelligence software solutions for complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As leaders in the renewables space, we are focused on building a modern, secure, and resilient grid. Join us in making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can transform the future of energy.

How we support you

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• MyShare Employee Ownership Program.
• Work with industry leaders.
• 401(k), up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1).

Location: This position will be remote US.

Travel: Occasional travel may be needed (10% or less).

EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster.