Sr. Protection Engineer

Job title – Sr. Protection Engineer

Location – REMOTE

Base Salary – $150,000 – $200,000

Industry: Energy – Utilities

Job Category: Engineering

We are a Large multinational engineering firm for the power industry.

Seeking Senior Protection Engineer to support complex transmission, generation, and distribution projects across North America.

This role can be based in any office or performed fully remotely, offering the opportunity to work with a top-tier team on high-impact utility and industrial projects involving conventional and renewable energy systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Perform advanced protection and coordination studies for substations and T&D systems


• Develop protection schemes, calculate relay settings, and support NERC compliance


• Conduct arc flash studies, short circuit analysis, and time-current coordination


• Integrate relay protection with SCADA systems


• Serve as a technical lead on projects and mentor junior engineers


• Contribute to business development and client relationship management

Tools & Software:

Experience with any of the following is a plus: SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, ASPEN Oneliner, SKM PTW, ETAP, RTDS/RSCAD

What We’re Looking For:

• BSEE required; MSEE (Power focus) preferred


• 10+ years of experience in protection and control


• PE license (or equivalent) required


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Consulting background and mentoring experience preferred


• Willingness to travel occasionally for client support

Skills Required:
SEL AcSELerator
GE Enervista
ASPEN Oneliner