electrical protection engineer

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories

<div><div><div><p>We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. As a Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing, and effective protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure and power systems worldwide.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
As a Protection Engineer, a typical day might include the following:</b></p></div><p></p><div><ul><li><p><br>
Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Create protective relay settings for transmission &amp; distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Following and applying SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
This job might be for you if:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
You have a B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
7 + years experience in relevant field.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
You have a strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
You are familiar with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
You have proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the electrical power industry. Join Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories and help shape the future of critical infrastructure!</p></div></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Location:</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
Lakewood, CO</b>-This position is located in Lakewood, CO. Tucked against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and located just seven miles away from Denver, making Lakewood a perfect place to live and work. Enjoy an unmatched quality of life with easy access to outdoor recreation and great schools.</p></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.
</b></p><p>People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
</p><ul><li><p>We&rsquo;re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.</p></li><li><p>
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.</p></li><li><p>
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.</p></li><li><p>
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.</p></li><li><p>
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Pay Range Data</b></p><div><div><div><div><p>
New hires generally start between $110,000 - 175,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.</p></div></div></div></div><p></p><p><b>
Communication with Applicants</b></p><p>
We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com.</p><p></p><p>
SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.</p></div>

Power Systems Protection Engineer

Qatar power construction wll

<p>We are looking for Electrical Engineering graduate with minimum five (5) years of proven protection &amp; relay configuration and testing experience in Qatar Electrical Distribution. Other experiences such as general scheme checking, CT/VT/Stability checking, General substation equipment testing and commissioning experience, Transformer or Generator testing, LV panel testing, etc.</p><p>Requirements &amp; Responsibilities:</p><p>&#10146; Shall be competent enough to pass the Kahramaa P2 License test</p><p>&#10146; Shall take LOA from Kahramaa Protection section to access the Kahramaa substations for carrying out the activity.</p><p>&#10146; Well competent and experienced to carry out the work as per detailed in Appendix-A, fill the test reports at site &amp; shall submit on weekly basis.</p><p>&#10146; Well confident in live system protection maintenance</p><p>&#10146; Shall update Kahramaa immediately if any abnormalities.</p><p>&#10146; Technical responsible person at site</p><p>&#10146; Shall co-ordinate with Kahramaa protection Engineer on daily basis.</p><p>&#10146; Fully responsible for day by day site activities</p><p>&#10146; Excellent in control &amp; Protection scheme drawing</p><p>&#10146; Technically sound in protection basics and Protection devices</p><p>&#10146; Excellent in various type of protection schemes</p><p>&#10146; Shall be familiar with the HSE &amp; Quality procedures of Kahramaa</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: QAR15,000.00 - QAR20,000.00 per month</p>

PROTECTION ENGINEER

JOB HUB GLOBAL

<p>Our client a global technology leader is seeking a <b>skilled Protection Engineer</b> to join their dynamic electrical engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in <b>line differential</b> and <b>transformer differential protection schemes</b>, and a solid understanding of modern protection relays and substation automation systems.<br/>KM (Kahramaa) approval will be considered a <b>significant advantage</b>.</p><p>Job Title: Protection Engineer &ndash; Line &amp; Transformer Differential (KM Approved Preferred)<br/>Location: Doha, Qatar<br/>Employment Type: Full-Time Contract (12 months) (Extendable)<br/>Salary: 13,000 QAR per month</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Design, configure, and test <b>protection schemes</b> for transmission and distribution systems.</li><li>Perform <b>relay settings coordination</b>, <b>fault analysis</b>, and <b>system protection studies</b>.</li><li>Implement and commission <b>line differential</b> and <b>transformer differential protection systems</b> using numerical relays.</li><li>Conduct <b>end-to-end testing</b>, relay logic verification, and protection performance evaluations.</li><li>Prepare detailed <b>technical documentation</b>, reports, and protection drawings.</li><li>Coordinate with clients, contractors, and utility authorities (especially <b>Kahramaa</b>) for protection scheme approvals and inspections.</li><li>Support maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades of existing protection systems.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications and Experience</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in <b>Electrical or Power Engineering</b></li><li>Minimum <b>5+ years of experience</b> in <b>protection engineering</b>, with proven work on <b>line and transformer differential protection</b>.</li><li>Strong knowledge of <b>relay manufacturers</b> such as <b>Siemens.</b></li><li>Hands-on experience with <b>relay configuration and testing tools</b> (e.g., Omicron, Doble, or Megger).</li><li>Familiar with <b>IEC 61850</b>, <b>SCADA integration</b>, and <b>protection coordination</b> principles.</li><li><b>KM (Kahramaa) approval</b> is <b>highly desirable</b>.</li><li>Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.</li></ul><p><i><b>Please note that applicants should answer the pre-screening questions to be considered for this position</b></i><b>.</b></p><p><i><b>THOSE WHO CAN JOIN IMMEDIATELY SHOULD APPLY. REGRETTABLY ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED</b></i></p><p><b>About Job Hub Global</b></p><p>At <b>Job Hub Global</b>, we believe that people are at the heart of every great organization. As a <b>premier HR consultancy</b>, we are passionate about helping businesses thrive by providing <b>bespoke recruitment</b>, <b>staff outsourcing</b>, <b>workforce solutions</b>, and <b>HR management consultancy</b> services that are tailored to meet your unique needs.</p><p>With a deep understanding of the evolving workplace, we are committed to connecting exceptional talent with exceptional companies. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right people, processes, and strategies to drive success. Whether you&rsquo;re looking to build a high-performing team, streamline your workforce, or navigate the complexities of HR management, <b>Job Hub Global</b> is here to partner with you every step of the way.</p><p>Together, we&rsquo;ll turn challenges into opportunities and dreams into achievements. Your success is our business</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract<br/>Contract length: 12 months</p><p>Pay: QAR13,000.00 per month</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>How many years of experience do you have working as a Protection Engineer?</li><li>Do you have hands-on experience with line differential protection systems?</li><li>Do you have experience with transformer differential protection and relay configuration?</li><li>Are you familiar with relay testing equipment such as Omicron, Doble, or Megger?</li><li>Do you currently hold a KM (Kahramaa) approval?</li><li>Are you available to join immediately? If not, what is your notice period?</li><li>Do you accept the salary on offer?</li><li>Do you have a valid QID and transferable visa?</li></ul>

Protection Engineer – Line & Transformer Differential

IDOM USA

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  This position is related to substations and distributed generation energy projects in the utility sector. Experience in this area is required.
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  This position will lead a group of engineers developing concept and detailed engineering on several substation projects, both AIS and GIS types. This role includes the responsibility of performing substation engineering and project management services on various substation projects (from 34.5kV up to 765 kV voltage level) for local and domestic clients. It will be responsible for all aspects of the engineering design oversight and project management of multiple complex utility projects. Responsibilities include the preparation of electrical protection and control and substation physical layout design; ownership of the project scope, schedule &amp; budget; and interface and coordination of other disciplines including communications, civil &amp; structural, transmission line, project/program management, permitting, and contractor coordination &amp; construction support as needed to successfully execute and develop deliverables for high and extra-high voltage substations (HV and EHV). Some travel will be required.
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   Prepare/Review new and modify existing relay drawings including relay panel arrangements, single lines, three lines, AC schematics, equipment wiring, and relay panel wiring.
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   Design substations utilizing client standards including bill of materials, yard layouts, plans, sections and details, grounding, ground grid, control building arrangements, interior and exterior raceways, auxiliary AC and DC power systems, and cable lists.
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   Prepare/Review calculations and equipment specifications.
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   Execute complex assignments requiring the use of advanced techniques, resulting in the development of new or improved processes, equipment and/or technological methods.
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   Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
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   Master's Degree
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   Proficiency with National Electrical Safety Code &amp; IEEE / ANSI Standards
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   Advanced knowledge of power systems protection, underground systems, and transmission &amp; distribution systems
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   $110k - $140k per year, depending on all candidate factors; such as qualifications, experience level, etc.
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   Long term career path, including partner opportunity, in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environments
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  Idom is an employee-owned international engineering, architectural and consulting firm. Our company has more than 5500 professionals in 45 offices in the Americas, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. In the US we emphasize providing professional engineering and consulting services to the sectors of Power, Petrochemical, Renewable Energy, Astronomy, Research Test Facilities, Manufacturing, Pulp and Paper, Pharmaceutical and the Food and Beverage market sectors. Our company has been in business since 1957. We have a backlog of interesting and technically challenging projects in the US and worldwide. Please refer to our global website, www.IDOM.com.
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Lead Electrical Engineer

GE Vernova

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description Summary</b></h1><ul><li>To provide Protection &amp; Control for SAS and conventional projects for any kind of electrical substations, as per customer specification / requirement and internal standards</li><li>To plan and execute basic &amp; detailed design for all Automation &amp; Protection applications involving switch-yard and generator circuits</li><li>Deliver quality on-time documentation for Procurement, Manufacturing, Testing, Site Erection and Commissioning</li><li>Support drafting schematics activity</li></ul><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Description</b></h1><p><b>
Roles and Responsibilities</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
Receipt of Inputs from Remote Team and verify them for completeness for execution of Job. Hand-over of Deliverables to Remote Team after completion of Job.</li><li>
Understand expected deliverables (delivery model, documents to deliver, delivery schedule, standards and examples to apply)</li><li>
Study of Specification / Technical inputs</li><li>
Protection and Control Engineering of DCS &amp; Conventional projects - Switchyard and Generator protection circuits including Bus Bar, Distance, Differential, feeder protection relays using multiple make IEDs (GE / ABB / Siemens / SEL etc.) Control Engineering using BCU for SCADA based Automation System</li><li>
Preparation of Technical Design, Engineering Calculations and Drawings. Check &amp; Validate design documents</li><li>
Selection of IEDs / components (Relays, Bought-on-Jobs materials etc.) and BOM validation</li><li>
Release of manufacturing instructions and inputs for Database configurations</li><li>
Co-ordinate with various stakeholders including Testing team for Internal Validation &amp; FAT</li><li>
Prepare Compliance to customer observation / comments</li><li>
Compliance w.r.t. International Codes / Standards</li><li>
Evolve cost effective / optimized solutions</li><li>
Share Return of Experience &amp; Knowledge Capitalization.</li><li>
Implement the applicable RoEs during design phase</li><li>
Prepare As-manufactured and As-built documentation.</li><li>
Schedule periodic reviews / follow-up meetings with front units</li><li>
Adapt to project delivery model depending on unit</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>
Participate to meetings with front unit Technical leader and project management and finalize submission of deliverables, and commit in terms of man days and delivery.</li><li>
Manage design time spent on relevant activities</li><li>
Ensure on-time delivery of Quality design deliverables.</li><li>
Anticipate and mitigate delivery issues and recommend change</li><li>
On weekly basis provide Team lead and /or PM with project reviews. Project strategy, risk management</li></ul><p></p><ul><li>
Follow Project strategy</li><li>
Highlight scope or design changes (data for claims, VO)</li><li>
Track, manage &amp; mitigate identified or potential deviations / risks Comply with Quality Procedures, work instructions and Processes.</li><li>
Deploy Engineering tools as per strategy</li><li>
Follow GE drafting process</li><li>
Ensure issuance of technical specifications and basic document to enable procurement of materials.</li><li>
Coordinate and review technical offers from suppliers for relevant activity</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor Degree in Engineering</li><li>
4 to 5 years in B.E. / B.Tech. (Electrical) or (Electrical &amp; Electronics)</li><li>
Knowledge of Power System &amp; Primary Equipment, Substation Automation, Communication Protocols etc.</li><li>
Product (Protection IEDs) Knowledge, Protection philosophy &amp; concepts, Trip &amp; Interlock Logics, Cubicle Manufacturing knowledge,</li><li>
Engineering calculations &amp; Design tools</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Desired Characteristics</b></p><ul><li>
Strong oral and written communication skills</li><li>
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Ability to work independently</li><li>
Ability to work with international interlocutors</li><li>
Ability to adapt to other countries standards</li><li>
Collaboration and Teamwork; Innovation; Convincing and Influencing</li></ul><p></p><p>
Note: <b>GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.</b><b><i>*Disclosure of your Gender or Sexual orientation is completely Voluntary and not mandatory.</i></b></p><p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
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Relocation Assistance Provided: </b>Yes</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Engineer - System Engineering

Aalco Group

<p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Electrical Engineering.</p><p>4&ndash;5 years of experience in protection and control engineering</p><p>Configure, test, and commission protective relays (such as ABB, Siemens, SEL, Schneider, GE, etc.).</p><p>Strong experience in testing of switchgear components like CT, VT, Circuit breaker, Transformer, etc.</p><p>Conduct routine and preventive maintenance of protection and control systems.</p><p>Familiar in protection logic, SLDs (Single Line Diagrams), and control wiring diagrams.</p><p>Strong knowledge of protection principles: overcurrent, differential, distance, earth fault, under/overvoltage, etc.</p><p>Hands-on experience with relay configuration and testing software (e.g., PCM600, DIGSI, SEL AcSELerator, MiCOM S1, etc.).</p><p>Knowledge of communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3).</p><p>Good teamwork, documentation, and safety awareness.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Protection and Control Engineer

Hudson Manpower

<div><p>Comprehensive design, review, and integration of all substation systems (HV/MV/LV); manage protection, control, metering, earthing, and auxiliary systems; review equipment specifications, vendor drawings, and type tests; conduct FAT/SAT, technical audits, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards; interface with clients, utilities, and site teams for commissioning</p><p></p><p><b>
Related Certifications &amp; Standards:</b></p><p>
IEC 60076 / 60255 / 61439 / 61850 / 61936 / 62271; Registered PE / CEng (preferred); Advanced ETAP / DigSILENT / CYMGRD certifications</p><p><br>
Experience: 10-15 years</p><p>
Qualification: BE/BTech - Electrical Or MTech - Power</p></div>

Senior Electrical Engineer – Substations (Combined Role) | Saudi Arabia

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