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The Big PictureAs a Senior Protection & Control Engineer, you will lead the detailed design and engineering of protection systems for transmission and sub-transmission substations supporting renewable integration, grid modernization, and utility expansion projects across North America. This role requires deep expertise in US utility protection philosophies, relay coordination, and compliance standards. You will translate interconnection requirements and system studies into robust, reliable, and utility-compliant protection & control designs aligned with North American grid codes and reliability frameworks.What you can expect as a Senior Protection & Control Expert:You’ll lead protection & control design for transmission and distribution substations (69 kV–500 kV)You’ll develop protection philosophies aligned with US utility standards You’ll prepare and review Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams You’ll design relay protection schemes including line, transformer, busbar, breaker failure, and feeder protection You’ll perform relay coordination studies and protection settings calculations You’ll develop logic diagrams, interlocking schemes, and trip matrix documentation You’ll prepare protection panel layouts and cable schedules You’ll perform short-circuit and coordination studies using industry-standard tools You’ll validate CT/PT sizing and burden calculations You’ll ensure compliance with ANSI/IEEE and NERC reliability standards You’ll support interconnection projects aligned with ISO/RTO requirements such as PJM, MISO, CAISO, and ERCOT You’ll review vendor relay configurations and protection settings You’ll support FAT, SAT, relay testing procedures, and commissioning documentation You’ll interface directly with US utilities and respond to technical review commentsEssential Qualifications include:7-14 years of experience in Substation Design with exposure to US utility projectsStrong foundation in:ANSI/IEEE standards (C37 series, IEEE 242, IEEE 399, etc.)Substation physical design & electrical clearancesProtection principles for transmission & sub-transmission systemsRelay coordination & fault analysisT/PT selection and burden calculationsExperience designing substations in the 69 kV–500 kV rangeProficiency in at least one of the following: AutoCAD / MicroStation, ETAP / SKM / ASPEN for short circuit validationStrong knowledge of US utility protection manuals and compliance practicesExperience preparing calculation packages and protection setting filesStrong technical documentation aligned with US client expectationsGreat to have:Experience in renewable interconnection substations (Solar / Wind / BESS)Exposure to digital substationsExperience with relay settings coordinationFamiliarity with SCADA, RTU, and communication architecture for US utilitiesExperience supporting NERC PRC StandardsExperience supporting FERC-regulated projectsPrior client-facing consulting experience with North American utilities