Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls
Salary: $110,000 - $1,600,000 per year
Location: Houston, TX
Posted: August 17 2025
Minimum Degree:
Relocation Assistance: Available
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.
Key Responsibilities
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Configure and program SEL protection relays and RTACs, including data concentrator functionality, logic, and HMI development.
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Integrate electrical SCADA systems using platforms like OSI AspenTech or similar.
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Develop relay settings for GE Multilin and SEL relays.
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Perform field testing, onsite commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical protection and SCADA systems.
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Create full electrical construction packages, including:
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Single-Line & Three-Line Diagrams
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Schematics / Elementary Diagrams
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Interconnection & Logic Diagrams
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Maintain accurate documentation for all protection, control, and SCADA configurations.
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Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure deliverables meet technical standards and budget goals.
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Provide after-hours technical support as needed.
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Assist in developing technical proposals and cost estimates for new project bids.
Required Skills & Experience
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4–8 years of hands-on engineering experience in protection & control systems.
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Proficient in SEL RTAC programming and SCADA system integration.
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Deep understanding of communication protocols: DNP3, MMS, GOOSE, and IEC 61850.
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Strong knowledge of relay settings, SCADA architecture, and HMI development.
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Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE 3000 series standards.
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Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower for power system modeling.
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Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
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Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Education & Certifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
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Completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam.
Benefits
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Competitive salary + discretionary bonus for hours worked beyond 80 biweekly.
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Flexible Benefit Time Off (BTO) – for vacation, sick time, holidays, or cash payout.
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Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
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401(k) with employer matching.
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Company-paid health insurance.
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Sponsored health club membership.