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Protection and Controls Engineer
Job in
Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
Halker Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Halker Consulting is a nationwide provider of multi-disciplined Engineering, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Field Services for Oil & Gas, and other Energy industry sectors.
The company specializes in Oil and Gas surface facilities design and engineering to include; multi-well site design, central processing facilities, full field development and optimization, and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance.
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Protection and Controls Engineer that will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining protective relay systems and control schemes for electrical power systems. This role ensures a safe, reliable, and efficient operation of transmission and distribution networks.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Design & Development
- Develop protection and control schemes for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities
- Specify and configure protective relays, control panels, and associated equipment.
- Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
- Analyze system faults and relay operations to ensure proper protection.
- Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.
- Troubleshoot and resolve relay misoperation or system anomalies
- Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.
- Ensure designs meet NERC, IEEE, and local utility standards.
- Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits.
- Work with project teams, field technicians, and SCADA engineers.
- Provide technical support during outages and maintenance activities.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred3-5 years in protection and control engineering
- 3-5 years in protection and control engineering
- Proficiency with relay settings software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Ener Vista).
- Knowledge of power system analysis tools (ETAP, ASPEN, or similar).
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850).
- Preferred:
Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain. - Experience with transmission and substation projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Compensation (i.e. Base Salary) is negotiable and shall be offered commensurate with experience.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and other Health Benefits
- 401K Program with Company Match
- Work alongside industry-leading talent, with a flexible working environment and fast-growing company
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