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Job Title: Senior Protection & Automation Engineer
Location-Type: Remote (with travel to Chicago)
Start Date Is: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Compensation Range: $120-145K/year
Job Description:
Lead the design, configuration, and support of advanced protection and automation systems for medium-voltage networks, enabling safe and reliable power distribution for utility and industrial clients.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Integrate protection relays and automation devices into distribution systems
- Lead solution development and execution across project lifecycle
- Support proposals with technical insights and cost estimation
- Program and test custom control logic for applications like source transfer
- Coordinate with production and cross-functional teams to ensure system integration
- Develop and validate relay settings; execute factory and field testing
- Provide post-sales troubleshooting and technical support
- Assist in system commissioning and field services as needed
- Travel up to 20% (primarily to Chicago), depending on project needs
Requirements:
Must-Haves:
- Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field (Master's/PE license preferred)
- 10 years in electric transmission/distribution systems, specifically in automation and Protection & Control
- Strong experience with utility and commercial/industrial MV applications
- Expertise in protection schemes, relay programming, and logic testing
- Real-time automation and SCADA system experience
- Familiarity with communication protocols (DNP3.0, IEC 61850)
- Proficiency with industry standards (IEEE, IEC, NFPA)
Nice-to-Haves:
- Hands-on experience with SEL or similar manufacturers
- Experience with backend standards and site commissioning
- Exposure to communication standards and settings development
- Consulting or OEM/solutions background
Benefits
- Health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employee stock ownership (ESOP) matching, a generous paid holiday shutdown, vacation days, sick days, life and disability insurance, and a wellness program with an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Salary : $120,000 - $145,000