Microgrid Protection Engineer

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Microgrid Protections Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Design hardware and software-based electrical protection schemes for microgrid generation assets
• Perform protection coordination studies and develop relay settings for system safety and reliability
• Support site testing and commissioning activities, including functional testing and relay verification

Required Qualifications

• M.S. or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems or control systems
• 5-10+ years of experience in electrical protection design and relay settings development
• Hands-on experience with utility-scale or industrial power systems protections
• Proficiency with protection relay logic and commissioning using relay test equipment
• Familiarity with protection communications protocols and cybersecurity considerations