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Protection And Controls Engineer Jobs in Florida

Hut 8

Protection & Controls Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE The Protection & Controls Engineer is responsible for protection schemes, relay settings, and controls design for Hut 8's high-voltage systems across the program. Reporting to the ...

Hut 8

Protection & Controls Engineer

Miami, FL · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE The Protection & Controls Engineer is responsible for protection schemes, relay settings, and controls design for Hut 8's high-voltage systems across the program. Reporting to the ...

Hut 8

Protection & Controls Engineer

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

ABOUT THE ROLE The Protection & Controls Engineer is responsible for protection schemes, relay settings, and controls design for Hut 8's high-voltage systems across the program. Reporting to the ...

Wood Plc

Protection & Controls Engineer, Senior

Orlando, FL

$106K - $146K/yr

Overview / Responsibilities Wood currently has exciting opportunities for a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer . This position can be located in any of the following offices - West Palm Beach, FL ...

Startup Talents

Controls Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$110 - $140/hr

Short circuit protection, harmonics, noise reduction / cancellation, power consumption, load flow ... within controls engineering projects; experience guiding junior engineers or technicians ...

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TAIT

Controls Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

The Controls Engineering team is responsible for control systems on multiple projects spanning all ... protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

Tait

Controls Engineer

Orlando, FL · On-site

$77K - $100K/yr

The Controls Engineering team is responsible for control systems on multiple projects spanning all ... protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.

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What is a protection and controls engineer?

Protection and Controls Engineers are specialized electrical engineers who design, implement, and maintain systems that protect electrical power grids and equipment from faults and failures. They ensure the reliable operation of substations and transmission networks by developing control schemes and selecting protective relays and devices. Their work helps prevent equipment damage, power outages, and safety hazards by quickly detecting and isolating electrical faults. These engineers collaborate with utility companies, work with advanced protective technologies, and play a critical role in maintaining grid stability and safety.

How does a protection and controls engineer typically collaborate with other teams during substation projects?

Protection and Controls Engineers frequently work in close partnership with design, commissioning, and operations teams during substation projects. They are responsible for coordinating relay settings, reviewing control schematics, and ensuring that protection systems align with overall project requirements. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as these engineers must integrate feedback from field technicians and project managers to address technical challenges and maintain system reliability. This collaborative environment helps ensure that all protection and control systems function safely and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a protection and controls engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Protection and Controls Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly in power systems, supported by a relevant degree and often a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Proficiency with industry-standard software such as SEL AcSELerator, ETAP, and SCADA systems, along with knowledge of NERC and IEEE standards, is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are vital soft skills for collaborating with teams and ensuring system reliability. These skills and qualifications are crucial to designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting protective relays and control systems that ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical grids.

How much do protection and controls engineers make?

Protection and controls engineers typically earn a median annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $110,000, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in relay settings, SCADA systems, or certifications like PE or IEEE may earn higher salaries. Compensation can also vary based on the complexity of projects and the size of the employer.

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Protection & Controls Engineer

Hut 8

Miami, FL • On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Protection & Controls Engineer is responsible for protection schemes, relay settings, and controls design for Hut 8's high-voltage systems across the program. Reporting to the Principal, HV Engineering, this role supports commissioning, coordination studies, and utility acceptance for the substations and interconnections serving our data center campuses. P&C talent is the scarcest discipline in our build program - this seat carries real authority over how our facilities are protected and how fast they energize.


Some of the key responsibilities you should expect are the following:

Protection & Controls Design

Develop and review protection schemes, relay panel arrangements, and control designs for HV substations and interconnection facilities. Produce and review AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic diagrams. Specify protective relays (SEL platforms), RTUs, meters, and panel equipment against utility, NERC, IEEE, and ANSI requirements.

Relay Settings & Setting Philosophy

Develop, review, and manage relay settings files and the program's setting philosophy. Own settings version control and the reconciliation between issued settings, as-left settings, and study models - the discipline that prevents mis-operations.

Studies

Perform and validate protection coordination, fault, and arc-flash studies (ASPEN/CAPE), coordinating with the Application Engineer on system models, equipment ratings, and interconnection study requirements.

Utility Coordination & Acceptance

Support interconnection protection requirements, protection review packages, SCADA/RTU point lists, and witness testing with serving utilities. Drive utility comments to resolution through energization and maintain compliance documentation (including NERC PRC-related records where applicable).

Commissioning & Field Support

Support factory and site acceptance testing, relay functional testing, and end-to-end testing with NETA firms during commissioning. Provide field support during construction and energization - troubleshooting protection and controls issues with contractors, testing firms, and utility personnel in real time.

Standards & Program Building

Build Hut 8's P&C standards: templates, panel typicals, settings libraries, and testing requirements. Review vendor drawings for P&C scope across projects and mentor the Project Engineer (HV/MV) on protection fundamentals.

ABOUT YOU

-      What we're looking for:


- 5+ years of protection and controls engineering for HV substations, transmission, or utility interconnections (69kV-345kV).

- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; PE license preferred.

- Strong hands-on depth with protective relaying - SEL platforms strongly preferred - including scheme design, settings development, and event analysis.

- Coordination and fault study fluency in ASPEN or CAPE; comfort defending your settings to a utility.

- Working knowledge of NERC PRC standards and utility interconnection protection processes.

- Commissioning experience: relay functional testing, end-to-end tests, and working alongside NETA field crews.

- SCADA/RTU and communications-assisted protection familiarity (mirrored bits, fiber schemes) a plus.

- Rigorous documentation habits - settings control is a discipline, not a chore.

- Willing to travel for factory tests, energizations, and utility meetings (typically 20-35%).

ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full-time in-office role.

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