Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Florida/Georgia - Remote)
Job Summary:
I am seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer in Florida or Georgia to lead the design, analysis, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a strong understanding of utility standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and development of protection and control (P&C) systems for transmission and distribution substations (up to 500kV).
- Prepare and review protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
- Perform short circuit, coordination, and arc flash studies using tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, or SKM.
- Specify and select protective relays, control panels, and communication equipment.
- Oversee relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
- Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, IEC, and utility-specific standards.
- Collaborate with project managers, field engineers, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams.
- Support proposal development, cost estimation, and client presentations.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 8-10 years of experience in substation protection and control engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 12 months.
- Proficiency with relay programming (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.).
- Strong knowledge of SCADA, RTU, and communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850).
- Experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and engineering software.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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