Protection and Controls Engineer

We want you to grow. We want you to learn. We want you to expand with us

Location:  Remote ~ Northeast United States – Pennsylvania area

Excellence Through People! Take your engineering career to the next level by working with energetic, talented, and forward-thinking colleagues and clients who invest in the collective good, take a balanced approach to sustainable solutions, are flexible to the realities of complex changes, and provide genuine effort to do the right by others. 

Who We Are:

Power System Engineering (PSE) is an electrical energy expert that provides relationship-driven engineering and consulting services for forward-thinking partners who pursue long-term energy solutions.  Check out our website at: www.powersystem.org 

 Our Point of View:

• People We foster strong relationships with our clients, colleagues, and community through integrity and our spirit of teamwork to further our collective well-being, safety, and success.
• Problem-Solving We thrive on the unique challenges that stretch our skills and expertise, where we can turn complex challenges into opportunities for collaborative achievements.
• Progress We create safe spaces for experimentation, treating each relationship and project as an opportunity to positively shape the culture and collective advancement. 

What We Are Looking For: 

As a Protection and Controls Engineer at PSE, your primary responsibility will be to deliver expert consulting services to our clients. This will encompass electrical substation design, project management, system design support, and operational assistance. You will also oversee planning, organizing, and guiding electrical design for projects and engaging with clients and team members to ensure precise, top-quality, and on-time project deliverables within budget.

This work takes a self-starter motivated to deliver quality service to our clients. 

What You Will Be Doing: 

• Core Values: Embrace, uphold, and live out PSE’s core values around People, Problem-Solving, and Progress 
• Actively support a wide range of electrical design and technical consulting services for PSE’s utility clients, including, but not limited to, projects related to substation design and protection and control systems.  
• Support substation design services in accordance with industry standards and established PSE guidelines, including, but not limited to, engineering design, drawings development, bidding and procurement, contract preparation, construction management, and technical review support. 
• Coordinate with construction crews for installation of facilities per the design. 
• Occasional site visits to conduct inspections, provide construction supervision, and/or uphold contractors’ adherence to PSE designs, contract documents, and industry standards. 
• Assist with testing and commissioning of electrical facilities.
• Prepare and assist in the preparation of one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and other applicable design drawings.
• Prepare relay settings for substation protection and coordination.
• Responsible for quality control and technical review of projects and the work of others to ensure compliance with engineering principles, company standards, client requirements, and related specifications.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with other PSE departments to meet regional electric utility clients' needs. 
• Control expenditures and hours within the limitations of the project budget. 
• Work cooperatively with other PSE team members to improve our efficiencies. and work product. 

What You Will Need: 

Education and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (BSEE) or a related field is required.
• A minimum of five years of experience is required.

Knowledge and Skills 

• The candidate shall be self-motivated and have experience in power system protection, design, and operations. 
• Working knowledge of computer software including AutoCAD, MS Excel, and MS Word is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable NEC, IEEE, and ANSI standards and electric codes is preferred.
• Knowledge of electric utility systems.
• Experience in engineering and design of electrical substations.
• Possess the ability to achieve quality results, be change-oriented, foster innovation, and be a continuous learner.
• Use effective communication skills (both written and oral), be customer-driven, and display teamwork behavior.
• Ability to travel as needed for meetings, client consultations, site assessments, and construction inspections – occasional overnight travel may be required. 

Compensation & Benefits: 

This salary range reflects the anticipated base salary for 5 minimum relevant years of experience to 15 maximum relevant years of experience. The successful candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with the candidate's relevant years of experience, education, and technical expertise. 

• Discretionary annual performance-based profit-sharing bonus
• Cell phone reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan and employer safe harbor contribution
• Comprehensive health, health savings account (HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA) & dependent care reimbursement account
• Life insurance, short & long-term disability, and other voluntary coverages
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off, including holidays and volunteer time off (VTO) to serve our communities.
• Professional development opportunities and educational assistance

PSE is an equal opportunity employer that encourages all its employees to grow, learn, and expand their roles in ways they can be creative and best accomplish the client’s needs.  We assess qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer: 

We are committed to fairness and transparency in our hiring process. Compensation may be adjusted based on the candidate’s experience, education, qualifications, market conditions, and internal equity.

PSE

People. Problem-solving. Progress