Senior Substation Protection & Controls Lead (Remote | 75% Travel)

ENGIE North America Inc.

Houston (TX)

Remote

USD 59,000 - 95,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and wellness days

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Protection and Controls Lead to oversee and support the operation, testing, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems across renewable energy projects.

Reporting to the Operations Director, the role includes developing relay test plans and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will coordinate with project teams, use advanced test equipment, and mentor junior staff while traveling domestically up to 75% of the time.

Qualifications

Minimum high school diploma or technical certificate.
Minimum 5 years in substation protection and control systems, relay testing, and electrical system troubleshooting.
Knowledge of safety protocols including LOTO and NFPA 70E compliance.
Comprehensive knowledge of protection and control systems (SEL relays, RTAC, substation integration).
Ability to interpret schematics and troubleshoot complex mis-operations.
Advanced understanding of SCADA and protocols (DNP3, Modbus, IEC 61850).
Experience with meter testing, installation, calibration, and diagnostics.
Experience commissioning protection and control systems per NETA-ATS-2021, NETA-ECS-2020.
Ability to train and mentor other specialists in testing procedures.

Responsibilities

Oversee operation, testing, and maintenance of substation protection and control systems.
Troubleshoot protection zones and analyze trip event files to identify root causes.
Ensure performance of protective relays and related equipment.
Develop and execute relay test plans using test equipment (Doble, Omicron, Manta, Megger).
Coordinate with project teams and contractors for commissioning and upgrades.
Maintain detailed testing records and CMMS for regulatory compliance.
Support system reliability monitoring and security compliance for protection systems.