Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls

Electrical Power Engineer – Protection & Control
Location: Alpharetta, GA |
Travel: ~40% (including air travel)
Type: Full-Time |
Experience: 4–8 Years

Join a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm, currently expanding its offerings in protection and control. We're looking for a highly skilled Electrical Power Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced SCADA integrations, relay programming, and field commissioning for mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.

• Configure and program SEL protection relays and RTACs
  , including data concentrator functionality, logic, and HMI development.
• Integrate electrical SCADA systems using platforms like OSI Aspen Tech or similar.
• Develop relay settings for GE Multilin and SEL relays.
• Perform field testing, onsite commissioning
  , and troubleshooting of electrical protection and SCADA systems.
• Create full electrical construction packages
  , including:
  • Single-Line & Three-Line Diagrams
  • Schematics / Elementary Diagrams
  • Interconnection & Logic Diagrams
• Maintain accurate documentation for all protection, control, and SCADA configurations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure deliverables meet technical standards and budget goals.
• Provide after-hours technical support as needed.
• Assist in developing technical proposals and cost estimates for new project bids.

• 4–8 years of hands-on engineering experience in protection & control systems.
• Proficient in SEL RTAC programming and SCADA system integration
  .
• Deep understanding of communication protocols
  : DNP3, MMS, GOOSE, and IEC 61850
  .
• Strong knowledge of relay settings
  , SCADA architecture, and HMI development.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC
  , and IEEE 3000 series standards.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or Easy Power for power system modeling.
• Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam.

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus for hours worked beyond 80 biweekly.
• Flexible Benefit Time Off (BTO) – for vacation, sick time, holidays, or cash payout.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Company-paid health insurance
  .
• Sponsored health club membership
  .