Power System Protection and Control Engineer

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Power System Protection and Control Engineer executing engineering and consulting services in Transmission, Distribution, and Industrial markets. Collaborating on protection solutions for power systems and substations.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,400 - $164,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Protection and Control Engineering, including the design and analysis of electric power systems, relay settings, and testing solutions. Proficient in using power system tools and software while ensuring compliance with industry standards and protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Control EngineeringPower System AnalysisRelay Setting ProgrammingProfessional Engineer LicenseSubstation Communication Protocols

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Hard Skills

Power System Steady And Transient AnalysisFault StudyProtection TheorySymmetrical ComponentsEngineering Drawing ReviewTesting And CommissioningDoble / Omicron Test Equipment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTechnical WritingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MathcadMATLABASPENCAPESKMCDEGSWinIGSETAP

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

TransmissionDistributionIndustrial MarketsElectrical UtilitiesProtection Solutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute Protection and Control Engineering and Consulting services in Transmission, Distribution and Industrial markets
Design and delivery of complex protection solutions for generation, transmission, distribution systems for electrical utilities and industrial clients
Perform engineering studies and analyses such as: short circuit, load flow, ground grid design, insulation coordination, arc-flash studies, protective device coordination
Create relay setting files including programming of Protection and Control Elements, Control Logic and Communications settings for GE and third-party protective relays
Test customized Protection and Control solutions both in house and at customer installations
Provide factory acceptance test plans and testing services to validate protection designs
Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process
Participate in project meetings with project managers and customers on technical discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor or higher degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
Five (5) years of experience in design, study, and analysis of electric power systems
Must hold or be eligible to obtain a Professional Engineer license in at least one state
Knowledge of power system steady and transient analysis, fault study and protection theory
Familiar with symmetrical components
Willing to work with the team to review and stamp engineering drawings and studies
Working experience with study software and power system tools such as Mathcad, MATLAB, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM, CDEGS, WinIGS, or ETAP
Working knowledge on substation communication protocols such as IEC 61850, DNP, Modbus
Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing including Doble / Omicron test equipment or similar
Strong communication skills including technical writing and presentations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
Access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching contributions
Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability benefits
Life insurance
12 paid holidays
Permissive time off