Protection and Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter - North Palm Beach, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

North Palm Beach, FL

About the position

The Protection & Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, installing, and commissioning protection and control systems for substations within the utility sector. This role requires a strong technical foundation and expertise in protection systems, with a focus on enhancing system reliability and collaborating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission protection and control systems for substations
• Develop effective protection and controls strategies to enhance system reliability
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain protection and controls equipment
• Collaborate with vendors and contractors to ensure systems are correctly installed and commissioned
• Update and maintain documentation for all protection and control systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• PE license required
• Minimum 4 years of experience in protection and controls, including system design, installation, and commissioning
• Proficiency in essential software, including Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD Electrical, and power system analysis tools such as ETAP
• Experience with relay setting software, such as AcSELerator, and protective relay testing/commissioning software
• Familiarity with Bluebeam and ARCGIS software is beneficial
• Strong understanding of substation design and electrical engineering fundamentals
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Bluebeam and ARCGIS software