Substation Protection & Control Engineer PT

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ECNS is looking for a part-time Substation Protection & Control Engineer to work on a contract basis. This is the perfect role for retired or freelance engineers that are looking for additional work. Day time availability is preferred.

Location:

On-Site:
Work From Home

Travel Requirements: 25%

• Serve as a subject matter expert in digital substations; IEC 61850, centralized protection, and digital twin technology.
• Develop specification documentation employing the Top-Down Engineering approach and utilizing readily available tools.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate substation automation into broader grid management systems.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in digital substation technology and contribute to our innovation initiatives.
• Develop conceptual single-line diagrams and network diagrams.
• Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of digital substations for our clients.
• Configure protection relay devices from various vendors, including SEL, Siemens, ABB, GE, and Schneider.
• Demonstrate proficient troubleshooting skills in protection and control, automation, and relay networks.
• Develop commissioning procedures for efficient digital substation deployment.
• Develop and lead protection and control maintenance training programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with 1+ years of power industry experience, or a similar combination.
• Configuration expertise of protection relay devices from vendors such as ABB/Hitachi, SEL, and Siemens.
• Excellent listening, reading, communication (technical, written, & verbal), attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

This is a remote position.