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LUMA Energy

Operates Puerto Rico's transmission and distribution

Engineer 2 - Protection, Automation and Control

Power Systems EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSanturce, San Juan, Puerto RicoNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college is required.
  • Two years of applicable engineering experience, or a combination of education and applicable engineering experience, is required; a master's degree counts as one year.
  • An Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by the Puerto Rico Examining Board for Engineers, Architects, Surveyors and Landscape Architects is required.
  • Business knowledge in the utility and regulated environment is required.
  • Experience applying sound judgment to make decisions is required.
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills are required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • The ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers is required.
  • The ability to prioritize assignments to meet commitments is required.
  • Problem-solving skills and a proven ability to resolve engineering issues are required.

Responsibilities

  • Support projects within scope, schedule, and cost under the supervision of an engineer licensed in Puerto Rico.
  • Assist with and perform assignments in specialized areas requiring engineering skills.
  • Review functional specifications for completeness and consider practical limitations.
  • Collaborate on design activities as a member of a multidisciplinary engineering team.
  • Coordinate basic work planning, budgeting, and cost estimating.
  • Develop and update single-line diagrams, design drawings, and equipment specifications.
  • Support material procurement.
  • Support quality assurance and quality control design reviews.
  • Provide engineering support to field and construction groups.
  • Use, develop, and improve engineering processes and standards.
  • Provide reports, including presentations to work groups and management.
  • Work extended hours, including assigned major storm restoration work and associated drills, when required.
  • Travel approximately 30% of the time, including overnight travel, as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in engineering is preferred.
  • Experience in utility industry trade organizations is preferred.

About the Company

LUMA Energy

Operates Puerto Rico's transmission and distribution

LUMA Energy operates, maintains, and modernizes Puerto Rico’s electricity transmission and distribution system under a long-term public-private partnership. It runs the grid, performs maintenance, and implements upgrades to improve reliability and service, while the government retains ownership of the assets. The company is a joint venture formed by Quanta Services and ATCO and secured a 15-year contract to transform the island’s power infrastructure. Unlike typical private utilities, LUMA’s model combines private operational expertise with public ownership under a government contract, making its role in Puerto Rico's energy system distinct from purely privatized or purely public utilities. The goal is to restore and strengthen grid reliability, reduce outages, and deliver steady electric service for the island under the terms of the contract, though its future has been subject to legal and political challenges.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico
Founded
2020

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