We are seeking a Protection & Control Settings Lead with technical experience in the application of protection settings for HV substations for power utilities and for the interconnection of renewables and data centers. In this role you will lead a team of engineers and technical staff to support the delivery of substation projects for electric utilities, contractors and developers. You will be the technical interface with clients and internal team members. You'll ensure deliverables meet performance, safety, regulation, and commercial requirements. This position can be worked out of ourWest (San Francisco, Los Angeles) or South (Houston, Dallas or Austin) offices. The opportunity • Perform and lead others in system protection setting calculation, development of relay logic diagrams, and protection coordination on various substation projects up to 500kV voltage level. • Develop and review design basis documentation for protective settings, relay settings calculations and generate native relay configuration files using SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista and/or similar vendor software. • Apply industry standards for the protection of system equipment, including power buses, power transformers, HV/MV circuit breakers, capacitor banks, reactors, transmission lines, and distribution feeders. • Perform and review power system modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, and/or CYME software. • Prepare and review design calculations, including short circuit calculation, current transformer performance and ratio selection, over-current element coordination, zone-distance element selection and coordination, and relay loadability calculation. • Provide engineering support with construction and commissioning activities for substations. • Perform QA/QC for project deliverables to clients across multiple offices. • Support bid and execution phase design and consulting services. • Mentor senior and junior engineers Is this role right for you? • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university. • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred. • At least 12 years experience in development of protection relay setting for transmission substations and power system studies. • Knowledge of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility reliability requirements. • Experience in power systems modeling and protective relay coordination analysis using ASPEN OneLiner or Siemens CAPE, ETAP, SKM, CYME software. Ability to perform Arc Flash and other power system studies is preferred. • Ability to read and interpret protection single lines, three lines, schematics, functional diagrams, etc. • Experience with IEC61850 and its implementation is preferred. • Proven project leadership: managing multi-disciplinary teams, multiple projects, delivering on time, managing budgets. • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as needed, to achieve agreed goals and results. • Excellent communication skills - able to interact with clients, regulatory bodies, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Ability to represent the company credibly. • The ability to prioritize work effectively, manage deadlines and organization skills required for our rapidly changing environment. Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. 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Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available. Houston Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Houston is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Houston will differ.