Power Systems Protection Engineer

As a Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:

• Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems.

• Developprotective relay settings for industrial facilities, generation plants, substations, transmission and distribution systems.   

• Work alongside industry-recognized protection experts while developing expertise in advanced relay technologies, transmission protection, and utility modernization initiatives. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies.   

• Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.   

• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.   

This job might be for you if: 

• You have a B.S. or M.S. degree in electrical engineering or a relevant discipline

• You are curious, coachable, and willing to take initiative while working collaboratively and supporting the success of the team.

• You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, protection and control schemes, and power system studies using ETAP, SKM, RTDS,etc.

• You are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.   

• You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.   

• You demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Take ownership of assigned responsibilities, seek feedback when needed, and follow through on project commitments.

• Possess, understand, and apply the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of power system protection and related SEL products. 

• Train and assist customers in the design, configuration, validation, installation, commissioning, and operation of automation and/or protection systems. 

• Complete assigned work within the agreed-upon scope, schedule, and budget while maintaininga high level of quality and safety. 

• Participate in the preparation of functional design specifications.  

• Prepare and maintain detailed design documents, reports, checklists, test reports, and deliverables. 

• Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. 

• Understand. Create. Simplify. 

• Other duties as assigned. 
  
  Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a relevant discipline 

• 3+ years of relevant experience with electric power systems, industry practices, and protection design practices and philosophies 

• Good knowledge of electric power system protection and control 

• Working knowledge of electric power system design, studies, information and communication technology, and protective relay applications 

• Willing to travel both domestically and internationally a minimum of 25% of the time,based on the area of focus

• Professional Engineer License or equivalent certification 

• Industrial plant, consulting engineering, or system integrator experience 

• Project engineering experience 

• Programming, testing, and commissioning experience with protective relays

• Experience developing ac/dc schematics, single line diagrams, and wiring diagrams for protection and control applications 

• Experience developing settings configuration files for SEL devices using AcSELeratorQuickSet

Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the electrical power industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and help shape the future of critical infrastructure!   

Location Information:

• Houston, TX-This position is in Houston, TX. Ranked America's fourth largest city, whatever your interest isyou will find it here. Enjoy sports teams, world class dining, and first-rate entertainment. Enjoy signature Houston attractions like Space Center Houston and The Grand Opera. Escape the city with easy beach access just one hour away. Houston offers exceptional schools and universities, making it a great place to live and work.