Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer

RMS Energy Co., LLC is a nationwide provider of turn-key services to the power industry. From routine maintenance, inspection, and repairs to equipment design, engineering, and installation, RMS Energy offers a variety of solutions to fit the power-related needs of our customers. For more information about RMS Energy, please visit www.rmsenergy.com.

To help facilitate our expanding business, RMS Energy is currently seeking a Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. Our Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer design, implement, test, and maintain the systems that protect and control electrical power systems. In this role, you will also contribute contributing to other engineering areas including, power quality analysis, installation, startup, maintenance, and repair. For more information about RMS Energy, please visit www.rmsenergy.com.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete utility substation P&C engineering design packages, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
• Design, specification, setting calculation, and coordination of protective relaying and relay control schemes for both electromechanical and modern electronic relays.
• Modeling, short circuit and overstressed breaker studies as well as the protective relaying recommendations for proposed generation interconnections to a client’s electrical system.
• Ensures all relay settings activities, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the company’s established policies and objectives, with client design standards, and industry standards, including like those from IEEE, IEC, and NERC.
• Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable, articulate manner.
• Test protective relays, control devices, and communication links to ensure they function correctly before the systems go live.
• Analyze fault records and waveforms to determine the cause, assess the performance of the protection systems, and identify any misoperations.
• Prepare detailed documentation, including wiring diagrams, relay setting sheets, and control logic diagrams, to support maintenance and future upgrades.
• Implement automatic controls for switchgear, transformers, and other equipment to maintain system stability and optimize performance.
• Generate drawing packages and installation plans for electrical and substation equipment upgrades including protective relay replacements.
• Analyze power quality data and event capture data to determine cause of customer issue and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Provide review of existing customer power systems and provide recommendations for improvement, upgrade, and/or expansion.
• Create written specifications for electrical and substation equipment such as motor control centers, switchboards, switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Travel to jobsite as needed to meet with customers and collect data and to direct and support installation and commissioning activities.
• Assist sales team with project scope and estimates, including traveling to the jobsite as necessary.
• Must understand electrical system hazards and be able and willing to work safely around electrical equipment.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in electrical engineering, a related field, or possesses additional years of extensive experience in a related discipline, providing a strong academic and practical foundation.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in electrical engineering or a closely related field, demonstrating expertise developing complete utility substation P&C engineering design packages.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and all necessary equipment.
• Licensure and Certifications: NETA 2, 3, or 4; FE/EIT; PE preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Experience with SKM PowerTools, ETAP, EasyPower, and/or other electrical modeling tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Exhibits exceptional interpersonal skills, adept at building effective relationships and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrates outstanding verbal and written communication skills, effectively conveying complex technical concepts to diverse audiences with clarity and precision.
• Professional and persuasive communication skills when engaging with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and consensus on project objectives.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Ability to work remotely, with minimal supervision.
• 10-15% travel required.
• Ability to pass company drug and alcohol screening and background check.
• Valid and current driver’s license with clean driving record.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible work environment.
• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at the start of the month following hire date.
• Safe harbor 401(k) plan with a 3% non-elective contribution and free investment consultation.
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Educational Assistance Program, to include paid memberships in professional associations, conference and training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance program which offers support on finances, legal, and counseling.
• Wellness incentives through our healthcare provider.
• Fast growing company with great potential for career growth.
  
  

Working Conditions

This job requires the ability to respond to 24/7 call outs and to work extended hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Work may be conducted outdoors in all weather conditions, near low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment and heavy machinery, in areas with elevations in excess of 100 feet, and confined spaces adhering to strict safety protocols. Exposure to loud noises from machinery is common, necessitating the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This job involves risk of electrical shock. This job requires frequent travel between RMS facilities and customer sites.

Physical Requirements

The position demands physical mobility to navigate uneven surfaces, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, fine motor skills for handling small components and tools, and the capability to climb ladders and work at heights. Sustained physical effort, including standing, bending, pushing, digging, pulling, kneeling, crawling and reaching for extended periods, is required. Good vision, including color vision and depth perception, and the ability to hear alarms and communications in noisy environments are essential. Additionally, proficiency in speaking, hearing, reading, and typing in English is required for effective communication and documentation.

At RMS Energy, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, RMS Energy is dedicated to employing the best people, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. Our inclusive policies ensure that every team member has equal opportunities for growth and advancement, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us in powering a diverse and equitable future!

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