Elevate Energy Consulting ยท 2 weeks ago
Senior/Lead Power Systems Protection Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expElevate Energy Consulting is seeking a versatile and motivated individual to join their team as a Senior or Lead Power Systems Protection Engineer. This role involves managing critical projects related to protection system design, relay coordination, event analysis, and regulatory compliance in the power systems sector.
Utilities
Hiring Manager
Cristina Conway
Responsibilities
Lead and conduct protection system design and coordination studies, including relay settings, coordination analysis, and protection scheme development for transmission, distribution, and renewable energy interconnections
Analyze system faults and protection system performance, including root cause analysis of misoperations using tools such as ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, SEL AcSELerator, or equivalent
Support clients in NERC compliance activities, including PRC-005 (Protection System Maintenance and Testing), PRC-019 (Voltage Coordination), PRC-027 (Coordination during Fault), PRC-029 (Inverter-Based Resource Ride-through), and other relevant standards
Develop and review relay settings to ensure proper system protection, selectivity, dependability, and security
Review short-circuit study results of generation interconnections and provide analysis and recommendations to clients
Integrate protection studies with broader power system engineering analyses, including powerflow, dynamics, and EMT studies, to ensure reliable operation under changing grid conditions
Develop technical reports, presentations, and documentation to support project deliverables and client communication
Conduct event analysis of system disturbances to identify lessons learned, root causes, and recommend mitigation measures
Stay current with emerging technologies (e.g., IEC 61850, wide-area protection schemes, grid-forming inverter interactions) and their impact on protection system design and operation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., system planners, renewable developers, large load customers) to integrate protection system requirements into broader grid modernization projects
Provide subject matter expertise and mentorship to junior engineers on protection engineering best practices
Deliver technical presentations to clients and across the industry to share insights and elevate best practices in protection engineering
Meet with clients (virtual and in-person as needed) to understand needs and deliver actionable, strategic guidance
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering with a specialization in power systems engineering (or a closely related field) from an accredited college or university
At least 5+ years of deep technical experience in system protection engineering, including relay settings, testing, coordination studies, and event analysis
Specialized experience in NERC PRC standards compliance, including evidence preparation, documentation, and audit readiness
Understand protection and control systems and know how to get information from protection and control diagrams (single-line, three-line, logic, etc.), equipment test reports, and manuals
Proficiency with short-circuit analysis and protection design tools, including ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, SEL AcSELerator, or equivalent
Experience working with protection system hardware and software from major manufacturers (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens)
Familiarity with protection relay test procedures, test plan developments, and test reports
Familiarity with powerflow, dynamics, and/or EMT simulations to understand protection system impacts on system behavior
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable recommendations
Strong interpersonal skills, presentation abilities, and the capability to build strategic relationships with clients and industry peers
A self-motivated, driven individual with the ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic environment
Company
Elevate Energy Consulting
Elevate Energy Consulting is dedicated to elevating the electricity sector through the clean energy transition.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase