Protection and Controls Engineer

Halker Consulting • Centennial, CO

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Protection and Controls Engineer that will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining protective relay systems and control schemes for electrical power systems. This role ensures a safe, reliable, and efficient operation of transmission and distribution networks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred).
• 3–5 years in protection and control engineering.
• Proficiency with relay settings software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista).
• Knowledge of power system analysis tools (ETAP, ASPEN, or similar).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850).

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• Experience with transmission and substation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection and control schemes for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities
• Specify and configure protective relays, control panels, and associated equipment.
• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Analyze system faults and relay operations to ensure proper protection.
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve relay misoperation or system anomalies
• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Ensure designs meet NERC, IEEE, and local utility standards.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits.
• Work with project teams, field technicians, and SCADA engineers.
• Provide technical support during outages and maintenance activities.

Benefits

• Compensation (i.e. Base Salary) is negotiable and shall be offered commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other Health Benefits
• 401K Program with Company Match
• Work alongside industry-leading talent, with a flexible working environment and fast-growing company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level