Halker Consulting

Halker Consulting

Protection and Controls Engineer

Remote (United States)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 27 days ago
ComplianceProject ManagementProcurementCustomer SupportElectrical EngineeringPower ElectronicsCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingSCADA

About the role

  • We are seeking a skilled Protection and Controls Engineer that will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining protective relay systems and control schemes for electrical power systems.
  • This role ensures a safe, reliable, and efficient operation of transmission and distribution networks.
  • Analyze system faults and relay operations to ensure proper protection.

Responsibilities

  • Design & Development Develop protection and control schemes for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities Specify and configure protective relays, control panels, and associated equipment.
  • System Analysis Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
  • Ensure designs meet NERC, IEEE, and local utility standards.
  • Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits.
  • Provide technical support during outages and maintenance activities.
  • Halker Consulting specializes in Oil and Gas surface facilities, Power infrastructure, Environmental remediation and design, Automation and Digital Solutions, and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance.

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred).
  • 3-5 years in protection and control engineering.
  • Proficiency with relay settings software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista).
  • Knowledge of power system analysis tools (ETAP, ASPEN, or similar).
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems and communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850).
  • Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
  • Experience designing high-voltage substation projects.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Compensation

  • Compensation (i.e. Base Salary) is negotiable and shall be offered commensurate with experience.

Company info

  • Halker Consulting is a nationwide provider of multi-disciplined Engineering, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Field Services for Oil & Gas, and other Energy industry sectors.

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