Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls

Electrical Power Engineer – Protection & Control
Location: Alpharetta, GA | Travel: ~40% (including air travel)
Type: Full-Time | Experience: 4–8 Years

Join a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm, currently expanding its offerings in protection and control. We're looking for a highly skilled Electrical Power Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced SCADA integrations, relay programming, and field commissioning for mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure and program SEL protection relays and RTACs, including data concentrator functionality, logic, and HMI development.
• Integrate electrical SCADA systems using platforms like OSI AspenTech or similar.
• Develop relay settings for GE Multilin and SEL relays.
• Perform field testing, onsite commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical protection and SCADA systems.
• Create full electrical construction packages, including:
• Single-Line & Three-Line Diagrams
• Schematics / Elementary Diagrams
• Interconnection & Logic Diagrams
• Maintain accurate documentation for all protection, control, and SCADA configurations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure deliverables meet technical standards and budget goals.
• Provide after-hours technical support as needed.
• Assist in developing technical proposals and cost estimates for new project bids.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4–8 years of hands-on engineering experience in protection & control systems.
• Proficient in SEL RTAC programming and SCADA system integration.
• Deep understanding of communication protocols: DNP3, MMS, GOOSE, and IEC 61850.
• Strong knowledge of relay settings, SCADA architecture, and HMI development.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE 3000 series standards.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower for power system modeling.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus for hours worked beyond 80 biweekly.
• Flexible Benefit Time Off (BTO) – for vacation, sick time, holidays, or cash payout.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Company-paid health insurance.
• Sponsored health club membership.