Protection & Controls Engineer Remote

REMOTE Senior Protection & Controls Engineer

Work from Anywhere | Long-Term Career Opportunity | Industry-Leading Projects

Are you a Protection & Controls Engineer looking for a role where you can make a real impact, work on challenging utility projects, and enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote position?

We"re partnering with a highly respected engineering organization that is investing heavily in the future of the power grid. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges, leading projects, and mentoring the next generation of talent-all while working remotely.

If you"re passionate about power systems, protective relaying, and substation modernization, this could be the career move you"ve been waiting for.

Why This Opportunity?

• 100% Remote flexibility
• Stable, long-term position with a growing organization
• Work on critical utility infrastructure projects across the country
• Lead impactful greenfield and brownfield substation projects
• Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and influence technical standards
• Strong career growth potential, including support toward PE licensure if needed
• Collaborative team environment with experienced industry professionals

What You"ll Be Doing

As a Senior Protection & Controls Engineer, you"ll play a key role in delivering protection and control solutions for transmission and distribution substations. You"ll collaborate with internal teams and utility clients while taking ownership of projects from concept through execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading Protection & Control engineering projects for utility substations
• Performing relay setting calculations and coordination studies using ASPEN, SEL AcSELerator, and related software
• Developing relay settings and issuing final design packages
• Reviewing and marking up protection schematics, elementaries, and one-line diagrams
• Conducting fault analysis, short circuit studies, and protection system evaluations
• Supporting SCADA integration and protection system design activities
• Coordinating with engineering and design teams to ensure successful project execution
• Serving as a technical lead and mentoring junior engineers
• Driving project schedules, technical quality, and overall project success
• Interpreting industry codes, standards, and utility requirements
• Traveling to substations and project sites approximately 10-15% as needed

What We"re Looking For

• 8+ years of Protection & Controls experience within the utility industry
• 8+ years leading engineering projects from start to finish
• Strong experience in relay settings, relay coordination, and protection system design
• Expertise with protective relaying systems (SEL, ABB, or similar)
• Experience performing fault analysis, short circuit studies, and load flow analysis
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution systems
• Bachelor"s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred)
• PE License highly preferred
• Candidates actively pursuing PE licensure are encouraged to apply

Technical Experience Desired

• Relay Setting & Coordination Studies
• Protection System Design
• Protective Relaying
• Transmission Protection
• Power System Protection
• Fault Analysis
• Short Circuit Studies
• Load Flow Analysis
• SCADA Systems
• Substation Protection & Controls

Join a Team That Powers the Future

This is more than just another engineering role-it"s an opportunity to work on projects that directly impact the reliability and modernization of our nation"s power infrastructure. If you"re looking for a remote position that offers technical challenges, long-term stability, professional growth, and the chance to lead meaningful work, we"d love to connect with you.

• Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49.62 - $69.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.