Protection & Control Engineer
ECNS Global Consultants, PLLC is a specialized engineering and consulting firm serving the energy and utilities industry. The company provides electrical engineering, controls, cybersecurity, commissioning, testing, quality inspections, and construction management services, supporting projects from concept through completion. With a focus on safety, quality, compliance, and innovation, ECNS delivers reliable solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
About the role
As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design, implement, test, and maintain protection and control systems that ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical power systems. Using expertise in relay protection, coordination, and power system analysis, you will develop solutions that improve system reliability, enhance performance, and protect critical power infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Perform and support protection and control engineering activities, including relay settings, coordination studies, fault analysis, and power system studies.
- Develop, review, and maintain engineering calculations, drawings, reports, relay settings files, and technical documentation.
- Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot protective relays, SCADA systems, RTUs, communications networks, and automation systems.
- Support or lead commissioning, startup, FAT, SAT, outage support, and field implementation activities.
- Apply industry and utility standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and applicable protection and control practices.
- Support the design, operation, and maintenance of transmission, distribution, and substation protection systems.
- Perform relay event analysis, system investigations, and technical problem-solving to ensure reliable system performance.
- Coordinate with project teams, operations, contractors, vendors, and clients to deliver engineering solutions and project objectives.
- Support or lead technical reviews, QA/QC activities, project planning, and engineering deliverables.
- Protection & Control Engineer III: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or Master's Degree (M.S.) in electrical engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET).
- Experience with protection and control systems for utility or industrial power systems.
- Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NESC, and related industry standards.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
Qualifications
- Protection & Control Engineer I: 1–3 years of related experience preferred.
- Protection & Control Engineer II: 3+ years of engineering experience. FE certification preferred.
- Protection & Control Engineer III: 7+ years of engineering experience. PE license preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to bend, crouch, climb, and work at various heights.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
- 5-30% annual travel for team meetings and business needs.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
Pay
$65,000-185,000/year, exempt supplemental pay for additional hours.
Schedule
Full-Time, Salary-Exempt (40 hours/week). Remote with project travel between 5-30%.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee wellness programs
Core Values
- Mission and Vision: ECNS aims to deliver engineering excellence and innovate for a sustainable future using advanced technologies and eco-friendly practices.
- Integrity and Trust: Integrity fosters transparency and ethical standards, building trust among clients and team members in all dealings.
- Collaboration Across Teams: Effective collaboration across diverse teams ensures projects benefit from collective expertise and shared goals.
- Innovation for Future Readiness: Innovation drives the development of future-ready solutions and keeps ECNS ahead of industry trends.