Protection and Control Engineer
Protection and Control Engineer
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22-07-2025
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Job Description
Position Overview
The Protection and Control Engineer performs design engineering activities requiring an understanding of drawings calculations specifications and industry standards. This role is responsible for relay protection and control engineering including detailed design for substation projects of varying size complexity and voltage class.
Responsibilities
Proposal and Scope Development
- Lead preparation of proposals conceptual designs and execution plans.
- Develop engineering/project cost estimates and schedules.
Engineering Design & Execution
- Lead protection and control design including panel arrangements single-line diagrams schematics wiring and relay panel layouts.
- Perform engineering calculations for studies and reports (e.g. grounding lightning protection AC/DC load studies).
- Apply experience in substation physical design including yard layouts grounding lightning protection control building arrangements and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
- Develop equipment specifications for procurement and factory acceptance testing.
- Coordinate design activities across disciplines (Civil/Structural Networks Transmission Line etc.).
Project & Construction Oversight
- Ensure conformance with design plans specifications and industry standards.
- Monitor construction schedules and progress to ensure timely completion.
- Conduct field visits for measurements equipment performance evaluation and issue resolution.
- Verify completed work for quality adequacy of design and proper documentation.
Project Management and Coordination
- Act as Project Engineer for projects of moderate to large size and complexity.
- Provide budget and schedule updates to Project Manager and leadership.
- Oversee design engineering and equipment delivery to meet construction schedules.
- Direct necessary project changes and manage interdisciplinary coordination.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Promote accurate record-keeping and ensure high-quality work.
- Maintain expertise in QA/QC processes and safety regulations.
- Ensure compliance with National and Local Standards (e.g. ANSI/IEEE NESC ASTM AIC).
Leadership & Mentorship
- Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers and team members.
- Perform quality reviews for other engineers and designers.
- Engage with clients and external stakeholders.
Additional Contributions
- Support business development and marketing initiatives.
- Assist in industry technical committees or professional development activities.
- Provide short-term field support during construction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
- 5-10 years of related experience in Protection & Control (P&C) engineering including relay protection system modeling and substation automation.
- Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and IEEE/ANSI Standards related to Protection & Control.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with P&C software tools (e.g. ASPEN ETAP SKM CAPE) is preferred.
- Ability to travel for site visits and client meetings as needed.
Employment Type
Full-time
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