Protection & Control Engineer

ECNS Global Consultants PLLC•Pryor Creek, OK

5d•$65,000 - $185,000•Remote

About The Position

As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design, implement, test, and maintain protection and control systems that ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical power systems. Using expertise in relay protection, coordination, and power system analysis, you will develop solutions that improve system reliability, enhance performance, and protect critical power infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or Master's Degree (M.S.) in electrical engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)
Protection & Control Engineer I: 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
Protection & Control Engineer II: 3+ years of engineering experience.
Protection & Control Engineer III: 7+ years of engineering experience.
Experience with protection and control systems for utility or industrial power systems.
Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NESC, and related industry standards.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to bend, crouch, climb, and work at various heights.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
5-30% annual travel for team meetings and business needs.
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.

Nice To Haves

FE certification preferred.
PE license preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform and support protection and control engineering activities, including relay settings, coordination studies, fault analysis, and power system studies.
Develop, review, and maintain engineering calculations, drawings, reports, relay settings files, and technical documentation.
Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot protective relays, SCADA systems, RTUs, communications networks, and automation systems.
Support or lead commissioning, startup, FAT, SAT, outage support, and field implementation activities.
Apply industry and utility standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and applicable protection and control practices.
Support the design, operation, and maintenance of transmission, distribution, and substation protection systems.
Perform relay event analysis, system investigations, and technical problem-solving to ensure reliable system performance.
Coordinate with project teams, operations, contractors, vendors, and clients to deliver engineering solutions and project objectives.
Support or lead technical reviews, QA/QC activities, project planning, and engineering deliverables.
Protection & Control Engineer III: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, commensurate with experience level.