Senior Protection & Control Engineer (Remote)

Insight Global • United State
Remote
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AI Summary

Design and develop protection and control systems for AC, HVDC, and FACTS projects. Collaborate with designers, peer engineers, and leaders to ensure technical plant integration and optimization. Utilize Lean techniques to drive process improvements and quality initiatives.

Key Highlights
Design one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and relay settings
Develop panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and auxiliary system designs
Evaluate IED interoperability, SCADA integration, and IEC 61850 architecture
Coordinate with internal teams and customer technical reps
Review power system studies and relay coordination
Support testing, commissioning, and end-user training
Lead proposal development and support sourcing and technical validation
Drive process improvements, RCA, and quality initiatives
Technical Skills Required
Electrical Engineering Protection Schemes Relay Selection Primary Equipment Requirements Operational Analysis AIS & GIS Substations IEC 61850 Architecture SCADA Integration IED Interoperability Lean Techniques French (Bilingual)
Benefits & Perks
Remote work
Competitive hourly rate ($45-90/hr)
Travel opportunities (20% of the time)

Job Description


We are currently hiring for 3 different P&C Engineering positions. These are fully remote, and candidates can be based in the US or Canada.



Pay: $45-90/hr

Exact compensation is dependent on years of experience and qualifications.



Job Description::

The Senior Protection & Control Engineer works on T&D substations for AC, HVDC and FACTS projects with designers, peer engineers & leaders. The engineer is responsible to define, design, coordinate all technical aspects of protection & control of the project and oversee technical plant integration and optimization through use of Lean techniques at project level considering safety, quality, schedule, and cost criteria. The engineer should have great attention to detail with a can-do attitude & high customer responsiveness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and relay settings.
  • Develop panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and auxiliary system designs.
  • Evaluate IED interoperability, SCADA integration, and IEC 61850 architecture.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and customer technical reps.
  • Review power system studies and relay coordination.
  • Support testing, commissioning, and end-user training.
  • Lead proposal development and support sourcing and technical validation.
  • Drive process improvements, RCA, and quality initiatives.

Must Have Qualifications (SR. P&C ENGINEER)

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 8-10+ years of experience in protection schemes, relay selection, primary equipment requirements, operational analysis for both AIS & GIS substations
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time
  • Professional Engineering License

Must Have Qualifications (LEAD P&C ENGINEER)

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 5-8+ years of experience in protection schemes, relay selection, primary equipment requirements, operational analysis for both AIS & GIS substations
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time

Must Have Qualifications (BILLINGUAL P&C ENGINEER)

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
  • 5-7 years of experience in protection schemes, relay selection, primary equipment requirements, operational analysis for both AIS & GIS substations
  • Ability to travel 20% of the time
  • Bilingual in French

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