Protection Engineer

Introduction:
Join our dedicated team as a Protection Engineer, where you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, reliable performance of the power grid. ENTRUST Solutions Group is an industry leader in engineering, consulting, and automation services, known for its technical excellence and commitment to grid reliability. In this role, you will be at the forefront of protection and control engineering-leading relay settings, coordination studies, system modeling, and compliance efforts to meet rigorous NERC PRC standards and strengthen system integrity.

Responsibilities:
In this role, you will lead the analysis, documentation, and implementation of protection strategies for generation and transmission systems. You will review and analyze protective relay settings to ensure proper coordination margins in accordance with NERC PRC standards and recommend setting changes as needed. Responsibilities include documenting relay coordination in compliance reports, modeling primary and secondary systems using industry-leading tools such as ASPEN, PSS E, and PSLF, and performing system disturbance analysis to recommend protection system improvements. You will utilize advanced microprocessor-based digital transient recorders and sequence-of-event recorders to support detailed system performance analysis, conduct special short-circuit studies, and perform complex calculations to establish relay settings. This role also involves interfacing with manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations such as IEEE and NPCC to remain current on evolving protection and control requirements.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.Benefits offered include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for generation and/or transmission systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in protective relay and control system engineering, relay settings calculations, relay logic development, and analysis of relay operations for transmission and distribution substations.
• Strong knowledge of relay communications theory, testing practices, and the maintenance of relay communications network infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with advanced system modeling and short-circuit studies using ASPEN, PSS E, PSLF, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with digital fault recorders and sequence-of-event recording systems.
• Active engagement with industry standards and organizations related to protection and control.

Why Join Us?
At ENTRUST Solutions Group, we are a community of over 3,000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company, we provide comprehensive engineering, consulting, and automation services to various industries, including gas and electric utilities, telecommunication service providers, pipeline operators, and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect, where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about protection and control engineering and looking for a place to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!

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