Protection & Controls Engineer

About the role

The Protection & Controls Engineer at Stanley Group is responsible for owning the full lifecycle of protection and control system designs for high voltage electrical infrastructure projects. This role requires deep technical expertise to develop robust protection schemes that ensure the reliability and safety of energy transmission systems operating at very high voltages. You will act as the technical authority for protection and controls within the project team, guiding complex design decisions from initial concept through final documentation. The position demands a high level of ownership, where your analysis directly influences the stability and performance of critical energy infrastructure. You will be integral in translating client needs into precise engineering solutions that meet stringent industry and regulatory demands. This role offers the chance to build a long-term career within a supportive and collaborative engineering community focused on innovation. You will contribute to a culture of excellence while solving challenging problems for federal government, energy, and transportation sectors.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Lead the development and implementation of protection and control strategies for substation projects involving voltages up to 500 kilovolts.
• Create detailed protection schemes and control logic that ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of electrical transmission systems.
• Build and maintain sophisticated computer models to simulate system behavior and validate performance across a wide range of operating scenarios and fault conditions.
• Analyze model outputs to optimize relay settings, protection coordination, and system stability, ensuring compliance with strict industry standards.
• Author comprehensive design specifications and detailed engineering documentation that clearly define equipment requirements and system performance criteria.
• Prepare accurate and consistent engineering calculations, design reports, and technical documentation that capture methodologies and decision logic for client review.
• Coordinate closely with other engineering disciplines, including civil, mechanical, and instrumentation teams, to ensure integrated design solutions and adherence to project schedules.
• Manage multiple concurrent design tasks efficiently, prioritizing deliverables and allocating resources to meet demanding client expectations and budget constraints.
• Interface directly with clients to gather technical requirements, clarify project objectives, and present design solutions in a professional manner.
• Perform thorough design reviews to verify that all protection and control systems meet federal infrastructure standards and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop detailed equipment specifications and procurement documents that guide vendors and contractors in the installation of protection systems.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks early, and implement corrective actions to maintain timeline integrity and budget adherence.
• Utilize industry-standard software tools to perform relay coordination studies, time-current curve analysis, and protection system simulations.
• Ensure all design deliverables are completed on time, with a strong focus on quality, accuracy, and consistency throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Must possess direct, professional experience designing protection systems for high voltage substation environments operating at voltages up to 500 kilovolts.
• Must demonstrate a strong, working knowledge of the relevant standards and guidelines that govern federal government infrastructure protection and controls engineering.
• Must be capable of performing complex protection coordination calculations, relay setting studies, and thorough design reviews without supervision.
• Must have the ability to develop accurate equipment specifications and analyze system performance data to validate design assumptions and optimize solutions.
• Must exhibit effective verbal and written communication skills to interface confidently with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Must be able to oversee project schedules and budgets, ensuring that protection and control design deliverables align with overall project objectives and financial constraints.
• Must hold the ability to interpret and apply industry codes, standards, and best practices to all protection and control design activities.
• Must demonstrate a proven track record of managing multiple design projects concurrently while maintaining a high standard of technical quality and documentation integrity.

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