System Protection Engineer I–IV or Principal — Power Reliability

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC

Alvin (TX)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision
401k company match
Company-paid 401k contribution
Sign-on bonus and relocation may beaw

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an experienced System Protection Engineer I-IV or Principal to perform complex protection engineering tasks for transmission and distribution systems. The role involves coordinating short circuit analysis, setting protective relays, and ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards.

The successful candidate will analyze disturbances, provide technical guidance to field personnel, and contribute to safer, more reliable electric infrastructure in a dynamic team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering from ABET-accredited program
  • Experience with protection systems and NERC CIP compliance
  • Ability to analyze disturbances and develop mitigation plans
  • Familiarity with short circuit, overcurrent, and distance coordination studies

Responsibilities

  • Perform short circuit, overcurrent and distance coordination studies using ASPEN Oneliner
  • Develop protective relay settings for new or modified projects
  • Analyze system disturbances and propose mitigation plans per NERC CIP standards
  • Provide technical direction to field personnel and contractors
  • Ensure adherence to company standards and regulatory requirements

Skills

Short circuit studies
Protection relay settings
NERC CIP
Aspen Oneliner
CAPE
High voltage experience
Leadership

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Tools

Aspen Oneliner
CAPE

Job description

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC seeks an experienced System Protection Engineer I-IV or Principal to perform complex protection engineering tasks for transmission and distribution systems. The role involves coordinating short circuit analysis, setting protective relays, and ensuring compliance with NERC CIP standards.

The successful candidate will analyze disturbances, provide technical guidance to field personnel, and contribute to safer, more reliable electric infrastructure in a dynamic team

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