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Full Time Relay Protection Control Engineer Jobs in Washington

SMECO

ENGINEER SYSTEM PROTECTION

Hughesville, MD · On-site

HUGHESVILLE FULL TIME Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative, Inc. - SMECO Electrical System ... System Protection and Control Provides technical resource in the major functions of design ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 3

Tysons, VA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 4

Tysons, VA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 2

Tysons, VA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and ...

M.C. Dean, Inc

Control Engineer 4

Tysons, VA · On-site

$84K - $109K/yr

Control Engineers work in various applications including industrial controls, cybersecurity, building automation, water / wastewater, power controls and protection, energy management, and ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams and catch ... engineering and customer standards. * Determine and interpret customer's requirements and provide ...

EPS

Relay Technician II

Alexandria, VA · On-site

Develop relay macros and testing routines with confirmation of proper protection and control design ... 4year Engineering Degree, preferred Physical Requirements: * Able to climb ladders, stand for ...

High Priority Plumbing

Sr. Relay Technician

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$50 - $70/hr

Read and fully understand protection and control schematic diagrams and wiring diagrams and catch ... engineering and customer standards. * Determine and interpret customer's requirements and provide ...

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What is the difference between Full Time Relay Protection Control Engineer vs Relay Protection Technician?

AspectFull Time Relay Protection Control EngineerRelay Protection Technician
QualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, certifications in protection systemsTechnical diploma or associate degree, specialized training in relay systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and commissioning of protection systems, often in office or control centersInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting at substations or field sites
ResponsibilitiesDesigning protection schemes, system analysis, and overseeing relay settingsPerforming relay testing, fault analysis, and system repairs

The Full Time Relay Protection Control Engineer focuses on designing and analyzing protection systems, requiring higher education and planning skills. In contrast, the Relay Protection Technician handles installation and maintenance tasks in the field. Both roles are essential in power system protection but differ in scope, qualifications, and daily activities.

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Protection & Control Engineer/Technician Field Work Exp

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Washington, DC

$100K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

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Job description

Protection & Control Engineer/Technician – Field Testing & Commissioning
Travel-Heavy Field Role – Up to 80%

Join a leading team supporting high-voltage substation projects across transmission, distribution, and generation environments. We’re looking for Protection & Control Field Testing Engineers at all experience levels to perform hands-on testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and documentation of critical P&C systems. Candidates should expect five 10-hour workdays per week.

What You’ll Do:

  • Test and commission P&C systems on high-voltage substations (15 kV – 500 kV)

  • Perform protective relay testing (SEL, GE, Basler, Beckwith) with Omicron or Doble test sets

  • Execute CT/PT verification, relay calibration, control scheme testing, and dynamic/static testing

  • Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams; produce detailed field reports

  • Support Project Leads/Field Supervisors and manage clerical/project documentation

What You Bring:

  • 5+ years in substation field testing (breakers, transformers, instrument transformers, P&C systems)

  • Proficiency with relay families: SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90/D60, etc.

  • Experience with NETA, IEEE, NFPA, and related standards

  • Knowledge of test software: ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, AcSELerator Quickset

  • Ability to travel extensively (up to 80%) and lift 50+ lbs

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering/Electrical Technology

  • Electromechanical relay testing and high-voltage commissioning experience (CTs, CCVTs, PLC/SCADA, DC systems)

  • IEC 61850 testing and commissioning experience

Competitive pay and growth opportunities for skilled P&C engineers. Step into a role where every test, every relay, and every report matters.