Sr. Consultant - Protection and Controls Engineer

Description Join a team at the forefront of power system protection and reliability. We are seeking an experienced Protection & Control Engineer to play a critical role in the design, analysis, and modernization of transmission and distribution protection systems. We are open to part-time and full-time employees for these positions.

This is an opportunity to work on complex, high‑impact utility projects using state‑of‑the‑art protective relaying, communications, and substation automation technologies, while collaborating with highly skilled engineers and utility clients. If you’re driven by solving challenging technical problems, influencing system reliability, and leading work that truly matters to the grid, this role offers the technical depth, responsibility, and growth you’re looking for. What You’ll Do Knowledge of NERC and NPCC protection and control standards.

Expertise in protective relay and control system design, relay settings, logic development, and event analysis for transmission and distribution substations. Understanding of relay communications theory, testing methods, and communications network maintenance. Ability to model primary and secondary systems using power system simulation tools (e.g., CAPE, ASPEN).

Experience with IEC 61850 substation automation architecture, logic, and protocols (preferred). Proficient in developing technical specifications for protection, communications equipment, and instrument transformers, and evaluating vendor bids. Perform system disturbance analysis and recommend protective relaying modifications or enhancements.

Review and optimize relay settings to ensure proper coordination and document protection system improvements. Interface with manufacturers, professional organizations, and standards bodies (e.g., NPCC, IEEE). Design protective relaying systems using PLC, leased lines, microwave, and fiber‑optic communications.

Utilize digital fault recorders and sequence‑of‑event recorders for advanced system monitoring and analysis. Conduct short‑circuit studies and complex calculations to establish relay settings using advanced analysis software. Required Qualifications BS Electrical Engineering or related field. 10+ years of related Protection and Controls experience.

Experience with IEC 61850. Ability and willingness to travel up to 30% of the year. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineering License.

MS Electrical Engineering or MBA. Benefits & Salary Pay between $125,000 and $165,000 annually; exempt position. Benefits include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.

Tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans available. HSA or FSA medical accounts and dependent care and transportation/parking accounts also available. Full‑time employees eligible for PTO hours.

May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company. ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

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