Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Protection and Control Engineer

Power Systems EngineeringPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeIrving, TX, USA$130k - $160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience focused in power systems are required.
At least 5 years of engineering experience with power systems is required; experience with protective relaying, system studies, or system design is preferred.
Experience with low- and medium-voltage equipment for power distribution is required.
Experience applying the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70E, and local codes is required.
Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, motor-starting, and power-quality studies is required.
Experience using power system software such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EasyPower, or other power system modeling software is required.
Knowledge and use of proper drafting techniques are required; AutoCAD experience is a plus.
Ability to read and extract information from project plans and specifications is required.
Excellent technical writing skills are required.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
The candidate must clearly and effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing, and be comfortable communicating directly with customers and coworkers.
The candidate must pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic unannounced random drug tests.
The candidate must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
The candidate must have a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
The candidate must be available for periodic domestic travel.

Responsibilities

Grow the electrical engineering services while working as a senior electrical engineer.
Mentor less experienced electrical engineers in support of customers.
Ensure electrical engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and studies comply with IEEE and NFPA standards and company standards.
Review and approve ongoing and completed engineering work, ensuring deadlines, accuracy, and quality.
Visit customer sites to gather information, resolve project issues and customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
Work with sales and support staff to estimate and bid new projects, and co-present project proposals to prospective customers.
Conduct power system studies, including load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, harmonic analysis, and grounding analysis.
Perform short-circuit studies, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis.
Configure and program microprocessor-based relays, including SEL and GE Multilin relays, for generator, transformer, and distribution systems.
Develop one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and control schematics.
Design and modify electrical distribution systems, including motor control centers, switchgear, breakers, fuses, transformers, capacitor banks, current and potential transformers, protective relays, and control systems.
Create, review, and revise complete electrical drawing packages and specifications.
Lead engineering projects from concept to completion while meeting timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to define project requirements and expectations.
Diagnose electrical system issues and develop practical solutions to resolve system deficiencies.

Desired Qualifications

A professional engineer license is preferred.
Field experience with substations or switchgear is highly desirable.
Utility design experience is a plus.
Protection and Control SEL relay experience is highly desired; experience writing relay logic for Schweitzer (SEL), Basler, GE, ABB, Siemens, or similar relays is preferred, as is the ability to learn this quickly.

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Protection and Control Engineerwith expertise in power systems to join our Shermco team. The ideal candidate will lead complex electrical projects, mentor junior engineers, and provide technical expertise to ensure the delivery of innovative and reliable power distribution solutions for our industrial clients.

Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership:

Work as a Sr. Electrical Engineer to grow our electrical engineering services.
Responsible for mentoring less experienced Electrical Engineers, in the support of our customers.
Ensure that electrical engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and studies are conducted according to IEEE and NFPA standards, and Shermco excellence.
Review and approve ongoing and completed engineering work ensuring deadlines are met, and work is completed with accuracy and high quality.
Responsible for making onsite visits to customer sites and interacting with customers to gather critical information, resolve project issues, customer concerns, and review engineering plans.
Work with sales and support staff on the estimating and bidding of new projects; co-present project proposal to prospective customers.

Engineering Analysis:

Conduct comprehensive power system studies, including load flow, motor starting, power factor correction, harmonic analysis, and grounding analysis.
Perform short-circuit studies, protective device coordination, and arc-flash analysis to ensure system safety and reliability.
Configure and program microprocessor-based relays (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin) for critical generator, transformer and distribution systems.
Develop detailed electrical diagrams such as one-lines, three-lines, and control schematics.

Electrical Distribution Design:

Design and modify electrical distribution systems, including motor control centers (MCCs), switchgear, breakers, fuses, transformers, capacitor banks, current and potential transformers, protective relays, and control systems.
Create, review, and revise complete electrical drawing packages and specifications.

Project Management:

Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and contractors to define project requirements and expectations.

System Troubleshooting & Solutions:

Diagnose electrical system issues and develop effective, practical solutions to resolve system deficiencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; with experience focused in Power Systems. A professional engineer licensed (PE) is preferred.
At least 5 years of engineering experience with power systems, preferably with protective relaying, system studies or system design.
Must have experience with low and medium-voltage equipment for power distribution.
Experience in applying the NEC, NFPA70E and local codes.
Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, motor starting and power quality studies.
Experience using power system software such as SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, Easy Power, or other power system modeling software.
Knowledge and use of proper drafting techniques. Experience using AutoCAD a plus.
Ability to read and extract information from project plans and specifications.
Excellent technical writing skills.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Field experience with substations or switchgear highly desirable.
Utility design experience a plus
Protection and Control SEL Relay experience highly desired; prefer experience with or ability to quickly learn to write relay logic, including Schweitzer (SEL), Basler, GE, ABB, Siemens, etc.
Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate in English via verbal and written methods and be comfortable and effective doing so directly to customers and co-workers.

Other Requirements:

Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
Must be available for periodic domestic travel.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Pay Range

USD $130,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Compensation: 130000 to 160000 (USD)

About the Company

Shermco

Electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services

Shermco provides electrical testing, maintenance, and engineering services across North America for industrial, commercial, and utility clients. Its offerings include rotating machinery service and repair, protection and control testing, commissioning, wind energy services, field services, in-shop services, systems integration, specialty services, disaster recovery, and industry-specific training. The company earns revenue through service contracts, project-based work, and training programs. Shermco uses on-site field work, shop-based repair, and specialized testing and engineering to ensure electrical system reliability and safety. Unlike many competitors, it combines a broad range of services (from rotating machinery to wind energy and disaster recovery) with accreditation by the InterNational Electrical Testing Association and a broad training ecosystem, aiming to be a trusted partner for ongoing electrical maintenance and safety across multiple sectors.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1974

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Shermco

See more jobs