Senior Protection & Controls (P&C) Field Engineer

Goldrandllc; United States; Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Per diem for travel

Employee Referral Program

Descripción de la vacante

Goldrandllc in the United States seeks a Senior Protection & Controls Field Engineer to lead MV/HV substation protection design, testing, and commissioning across utilities and industrial sites.

You will mentor engineers, oversee project lifecycles, and ensure safety standards (OSHA, NFPA 70E). Domestic travel up to 75%; NETA certification preferred; Bachelor's in EE required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of P&C engineering experience, with 2+ years in field testing/commissioning MV/HV systems.
• Advanced knowledge of LOTO, Arc Flash and shock hazard procedures.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% to project sites.
• US work authorization is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters/designers.
• Serve as the technical authority for P&C systems and provide training for junior staff.
• Support business development through technical input and client presentations.
• Oversee project lifecycles: scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
• Design protection schemes and relay settings for MV/HV equipment.
• Perform system studies: fault current, voltage drop, insulation coordination.
• Specify SCADA communications and substation layouts.
• Oversee testing and commissioning of transformers, switchgear, and relays.
• Execute end-to-end testing and system integration.
• Review deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance.

Conocimientos

P&C engineering

Substation design

Team leadership

Field testing/commissioning

OSHA/NFPA 70E compliance

Relay coordination

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

SCADA

Relay testing

Descripción del empleo

TheSenior Protection & Controls Field Engineerprovides expert level substation design, engineering, commissioning and technical support across utility and industrial sectors. This role covers medium to high voltage (MV to HV) substations, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and solar collector sites

Join arapidly growing, midsized engineering and technical field services firmwith a NETA accreditation. The group has scaled to50–100 employeesglobally, driven by a strong trajectory of$8M to $20M+ in annual revenueover a ~5 year period. They growing their capabilities to delivery full service low, medium, and high-voltage electrical power system solutions to public utilities, heavy industrial facilities and renewable energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, technicians, and drafters/designers
• Serve as the technical authority for P&C systems, providing training and development for junior staff
• Support business development through technical proposal input and client presentations
• Oversee project lifecycles, including scheduling, budget management, and quality control
• Develop and refine P&C packages: one-line/three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams
• Design protection schemes for bus, line, capacitor, and transformer equipment, including relay settings
• Perform system studies: fault current, voltage drop, and insulation coordination
• Specify and design SCADA communication systems and substation layouts
• Oversee and perform acceptance testing and commissioning of transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays
• Execute relay functional testing, end-to-end testing, and system integration
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues during installation and operation
• Ensure strict adherence toOSHA, NETAandNFPA 70Esafety standards
• Review all project deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with client/utility standards
• Develop and implement quality control checklists for both design and field execution
• Modify designs in real-time to resolve construction or commissioning discrepancies

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or related field
• 8+ years of experience in P&C engineering, with at least 2+ years specifically in field testing/commissioning of MV/HV systems
• Advanced knowledge of LOTO, Arc Flash and shock hazard procedures
• Ability to travel extensively (up to 75%) to project sites
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US

Certifications & Licenses

• NETA Level III or IV certification (or equivalent, such as NICET) preferred
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, effective the 1st of the month following hire date
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Per diem for overnight/out-of-town assignments
• Employee Referral Program

Career Growth & Development

• Annual compensation reviews with performance evaluations and structured feedback
• Leadership development programs
• Clear advancement opportunities