Job Description Summary You will be responsible for executing Protection and Control engineering and consulting services in Transmission, Distribution, and Industrial markets in the US and Canada. Reporting through the Grid Automation Global Engineering and Consulting Center of Excellence manager, the Power System Protection and Control Engineer will be part of the global Center of Excellence (CoE) team. Activities will include designing, programming, testing, and commissioning protection and control related applications for power system design and substation automation projects. Essential Responsibilities Responsible for the execution of Engineering and Consulting Services Projects inside the Engineering & Consulting CoE, including schedule, customer communication, scope of work, budget, and quality. Lead the development of a project technical scope of work and engineering effort estimations. Lead customer and regional engagements to define customer requirements and develop innovative solutions. Execute engineering studies and analysis across the transmission, distribution, and industrial segments, such as short circuit, load flow, arc‑flash, protective device coordination, reliability, feasibility, power quality, harmonic, mitigation, motor starting, power factor correction, transient stability, grid code compliance, etc. Design and test customized P&C solutions (both in house and at customer installations) to meet user specifications and requirements. Create complex relay setting files, including programming of Protection and Control Elements, complex control logic, and communications settings for GE and third‑party protective relays. Lead the development and design of advanced protection solutions. Develop test setups, test plans, and test cases (including wiring diagrams and relay/controller configurations). Perform in‑factory acceptance testing (FAT) including hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL) tests using real‑time digital simulators. Prepare test reports, project reports, and project deliverables. Analyze and troubleshoot field cases involving GE or third‑party relays. Participate in the preparation of technical papers for conferences and other venues. Participate in business development activities to grow services, including writing and presenting technical papers and delivering customer presentations. Conduct trainings for regional operation teams on engineering and consulting activities. Assist software tool development to automate the engineering process internally and with key utility partners. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, or Power Systems Engineering with a strong understanding of power system applications and analysis. Minimum of 5 years of experience in protection, control, and automation applications. Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including international travel, and comply with all relevant company travel and tax policies. Desired Characteristics Excellent understanding of power system phenomena in transmission and distribution systems. Knowledge of power system protection relays, automation, control, and communication protocols. Customer‑focused mindset, open to new challenges, and willing to share ideas. Technical skills to execute projects, identify opportunities, and write SOW proposals. Strong learning skills, collaborative style, and customer focus. Willingness and ability to work across time zones to support global customers if required. Experience with study software and power system tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, Power Factory, ASPEN, CAPE for automating the power system study process. Understanding of communication system protocols and architectures in the electric power industry (IEC61850, DNP, Modbus, etc.). Experience with RTDS or Opal simulation platforms. Flexibility to work in a multi‑customer environment and adapt to requests or comments during execution. Experience with transmission, distribution, and smart grid standards. Excellent communication skills, including technical writing and presentations. Knowledge or field experience with system commissioning and testing, including Doble/Omicron test equipment or similar. Experience with advanced automation solutions such as microgrids and remedial action schemes. For candidates applying to a Canadian‑based position, the pay range for this position is between $96,900.00 and $145,400.00 CAD annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education and skill set. Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus. Relocation assistance provided: No. #J-18808-Ljbffr