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Electrical Power Engineer - Protection & Control
Location: Alpharetta, GA | Travel: :40% (including air travel)
Type: Full-Time | Experience: 4-8 Years
Join a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm, currently expanding its offerings in protection and control. We're looking for a highly skilled Electrical Power Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced SCADA integrations, relay programming, and field commissioning for mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
Benefits
Location: Alpharetta, GA | Travel: :40% (including air travel)
Type: Full-Time | Experience: 4-8 Years
Join a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm, currently expanding its offerings in protection and control. We're looking for a highly skilled Electrical Power Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced SCADA integrations, relay programming, and field commissioning for mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure and program SEL protection relays and RTACs, including data concentrator functionality, logic, and HMI development
- Integrate electrical SCADA systems using platforms like OSI AspenTech or similar
- Develop relay settings for GE Multilin and SEL relays
- Perform field testing, onsite commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical protection and SCADA systems
- Create full electrical construction packages, including:
- Single-Line & Three-Line Diagrams
- Schematics / Elementary Diagrams
- Interconnection & Logic Diagrams
- Maintain accurate documentation for all protection, control, and SCADA configurations
- Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure deliverables meet technical standards and budget goals
- Provide after-hours technical support as needed
- Assist in developing technical proposals and cost estimates for new project bids
Required Skills & Experience
- 4-8 years of hands-on engineering experience in protection & control systems
- Proficient in SEL RTAC programming and SCADA system integration
- Deep understanding of communication protocols: DNP3, MMS, GOOSE, and IEC 61850
- Strong knowledge of relay settings, SCADA architecture, and HMI development
- Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE 3000 series standards
- Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower for power system modeling
- Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam
Benefits
- Competitive salary discretionary bonus for hours worked beyond 80 biweekly
- Flexible Benefit Time Off (BTO) - for vacation, sick time, holidays, or cash payout
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Company-paid health insurance
- Sponsored health club membership
Salary : $110,000 - $160,000