Job Title: Protection & Control Engineer I, II, III Employment Type: Full-Time, Salary-Exempt (40 hours/week)
Location: AZ, MO, IA, TX, NV, OK, NE, TN
Travel: Remote with project travel between 5-30% Department: Engineering
Reports To: V.P. of Engineering
Compensation: $65,000-185,000/year, Exempt supplemental pay for additional hours
About Us
ECNS Global Consultants, PLLC is a specialized engineering and consulting firm serving the energy and utilities industry. The company provides electrical engineering, controls, cybersecurity, commissioning, testing, quality inspections, and construction management services, supporting projects from concept through completion. With a focus on safety, quality, compliance, and innovation, ECNS delivers reliable solutions for complex infrastructure projects.
Position Summary
As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design, implement, test, and maintain protection and control systems that ensure the safe and reliable operation of electrical power systems. Using expertise in relay protection, coordination, and power system analysis, you will develop solutions that improve system reliability, enhance performance, and protect critical power infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Perform and support protection and control engineering activities, including relay settings, coordination studies, fault analysis, and power system studies.
Develop, review, and maintain engineering calculations, drawings, reports, relay settings files, and technical documentation.
Design, configure, test, and troubleshoot protective relays, SCADA systems, RTUs, communications networks, and automation systems.
Support or lead commissioning, startup, FAT, SAT, outage support, and field implementation activities.
Apply industry and utility standards, including IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and applicable protection and control practices.
Support the design, operation, and maintenance of transmission, distribution, and substation protection systems.
Perform relay event analysis, system investigations, and technical problem-solving to ensure reliable system performance.
Coordinate with project teams, operations, contractors, vendors, and clients to deliver engineering solutions and project objectives.
Support or lead technical reviews, QA/QC activities, project planning, and engineering deliverables.
Protection & Control Engineer III: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians, commensurate with experience level.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) or Master's Degree (M.S.) in electrical engineering from a college/university accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc. (ABET)
Experience
Protection & Control Engineer I
1–3 years of related experience preferred.
Protection & Control Engineer II
3+ years of engineering experience.
FE certification preferred.
Protection & Control Engineer III
7+ years of engineering experience.
PE license preferred.
Additional Requirements
Experience with protection and control systems for utility or industrial power systems.
Knowledge of IEEE, IEC, ANSI, NESC, and related industry standards.
Valid driver's license and willingness to travel as needed.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to bend, crouch, climb, and work at various heights.
Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
5-30% annual travel for team meetings and business needs.
Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
Benefits
As a full-time employee, you are eligible to participate in ECNS’s benefits program. Subject to plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Core Values
Mission and Vision: ECNS aims to deliver engineering excellence and innovate for a sustainable future using advanced technologies and eco-friendly practices.
Integrity and Trust: Integrity fosters transparency and ethical standards, building trust among clients and team members in all dealings.
Collaboration Across Teams: Effective collaboration across diverse teams ensures projects benefit from collective expertise and shared goals.
Innovation for Future Readiness: Innovation drives the development of future-ready solutions and keeps ECNS ahead of industry trends
Disclaimers
This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities associated with this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, marital/familial status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected class.
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
About Us
ECNS Global Consultants is an emergent leader in digital substation transformation, dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the power industry. Our team has an extensive background in substation protection and control design and engineering as well as on-site construction support and commissioning.
Our primary area of expertise centers on the design and implementation of digital substations, employing IEC 61850 Standard and SEL TiDL technology. As our organization expands, we are actively seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer with experience in digital substations, spanning from initial concept development, engineering design, and implementation to ongoing maintenance and technical support.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa (Remote)
Website
https://www.ecns-global.com
Skills
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)unmatched
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Automation Systemsunmatched
Clean Technologiesunmatched
Commissioningunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Construction Managementunmatched
Construction Supportunmatched
Consultingunmatched
Control Engineeringunmatched
Control Systemsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Electrical Power Systemsunmatched
Energy & Utilitiesunmatched
Engineeringunmatched
Engineering Drawingunmatched
Green Businessunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)unmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
International Electro-Technical Commission (IEC)unmatched
Internet Securityunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
On Site Supportunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Professional Engineerunmatched
Project Engineeringunmatched
Project Planningunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Reliability Engineeringunmatched
Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
Startupunmatched
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
Sustainabilityunmatched
System Operationsunmatched
Systems Analysisunmatched
Systems Reliabilityunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
Technical Writingunmatched
Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
Testingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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