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Electrical Engineer – Protection, Controls & Microgrid Systems

Location: Remote (U.S.)
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Our client is a specialized engineering advisory firm supporting hyperscale data centers, behind-the-meter (BTM) generation, microgrids, and advanced power infrastructure projects. The team works directly with major technology companies, developers, and energy investors on cutting-edge power and control systems.

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will support microgrid controls, protection systems, automation, and power system studies for large-scale data center and generation projects. This role offers hands-on involvement with control logic, protection schemes, RTAC programming, and client-facing engineering deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and implementation of microgrid control and automation systems.
• Develop protection and control schemes for BTM generation and grid-interconnected facilities.
• Assist with islanding, resynchronization, load-shedding, and power management strategies.
• Support RTAC programming, controller configuration, and system integration activities.
• Prepare technical reports, functional design specifications, and engineering recommendations.

  Qualifications

  Required

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems preferred).
• 1–3 years of experience in power systems, controls, utility, generation, EPC, or related environments.
• Experience with protection, controls, or power system software such as SEL, ETAP, ASPEN, PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar tools.
• Understanding of power system protection, fault analysis, controls, and electrical system fundamentals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  Preferred

• EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure.
• Experience with SEL RTAC or other automation platforms.
• Familiarity with microgrids, inverter-based resources, battery storage, and plant controls.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NERC, or utility interconnection standards.
• Exposure to relay testing, commissioning, FAT/SAT, or field support activities.

  What We’re Looking For

• Strong interest in power system controls and microgrid technologies.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of assignments.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Desire to develop expertise in advanced energy and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits, professional development support.