Lead System Protection Engineer
Listed on 2026-04-29
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer
Overview
The Opportunity
Ulteig is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead System Protection Engineer. The Lead System Protection Engineer acts as a technical leader and is responsible for the full scope of the design, development, and implementation of protective relay settings and coordination studies. Plans, schedules, conducts and/or coordinates detailed phases of assigned project work.
What You'll DoPerforms short-circuit and symmetrical component analysis, time-current coordination, step-distance coordination, relay settings development and coordination, test plan development, commissioning assistance, protection system event analysis and troubleshooting, and development of NERC PRC compliance reports. Protection scheme development includes transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy sources. Provides technical guidance to other engineers.
What We Expect from You- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required. ABET accredited program or equivalent required
- PE License required or ability to obtain a PE License within 1 year of start date
- A minimum of 7-9 years of relevant experience is required
- Proven experience in system modeling and fault analysis software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or Easy Power), and Microsoft Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access). Experience with Mathcad is a plus.
- Strong knowledge in system modeling, relay coordination studies, and development of associated protective relay settings for systems ranging from 12.47 kV to 345 kV is required. Experience with 500 kV and 765 kV systems is a plus.
- Experience applying protection system engineering practices and principles in one or more of the following areas: transmission line, bus, transformer, capacitor bank, reactor bank, feeder, generator, motor, and communication assisted protection schemes
- Familiar with application of NERC PRC standards for compliance
- Master's Degree in Engineering is a plus
- On site commissioning, relay testing, and/or construction support is a plus
- Willing to travel 10-20% of the year
- IEEE Power System Relaying and Control Committee membership is a plus
- Proficient with substation protection and control design and industry standards is a plus
- Ability to review and produce design drawings, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel elevations is a plus
- Capable of substation SCADA, communications, and network engineering a plus
- Knowledge of substation electrical physical (apparatus) equipment a plus
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) a plus.
- Ability to work in a high-paced team environment
- Must have permanent authorization to work in the US
- Must have a valid driver's license, or ability to obtain prior to starting date
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