Protection and Control Engineer

Job overview

The Protection and Control Engineer role includes office-based design work and field support at project sites nationwide; candidates anywhere in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. Compensation is not specified. The role supports NEEC’s engineering, commissioning, and field services for utilities and renewable energy developers. The engineer designs and implements protection and control systems for high-voltage substations and renewable energy projects. The work helps ensure reliable system operation through relay schemes, control logic, standards compliance, coordination with project disciplines, and technical support through commissioning.

What you'll do

• Design protection and control systems and substation drawings
• prepare relay protection logic, control schematics, and interconnection drawings
• specify and configure protective relays, metering, and communications equipment
• develop relay settings and coordination studies
• support commissioning and field testing
• ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, IEC, and utility standards
• prepare as-built documentation and related schedules
• conduct peer reviews
• provide technical support to utility clients.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

protection and control engineer

electrical engineering

substations

renewable energy

protective relays

relay coordination

scada

commissioning

nationwide travel

neec

utility projects

battery energy storage

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• paid time off and holidays
• professional development programs and leadership training.

Why this role

Nationwide multi-state travel is required; work spans substation protection and control, battery energy storage, and renewable integration.

About the employer

National Electrical Engineering Consultants LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.