Electrical Engineer - Protection & Controls

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Work on advanced SCADA integrations and relay programming for mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring technical standards and budget goals are met.

Electrical Power Engineer – Protection & Control
Location: Alpharetta, GA | Travel: ~40% (including air travel)
Type: Full-Time | Experience: 4–8 Years

Join a nationally recognized electrical power and control systems engineering firm, currently expanding its offerings in protection and control. We're looking for a highly skilled Electrical Power Engineer to join our Alpharetta, GA team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced SCADA integrations, relay programming, and field commissioning for mission-critical electrical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Configure and program SEL protection relays and RTACs, including data concentrator functionality, logic, and HMI development.
  • Integrate electrical SCADA systems using platforms like OSI AspenTech or similar.
  • Develop relay settings for GE Multilin and SEL relays.
  • Perform field testing, onsite commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical protection and SCADA systems.
  • Create full electrical construction packages, including:
    • Single-Line & Three-Line Diagrams
    • Schematics / Elementary Diagrams
    • Interconnection & Logic Diagrams
  • Maintain accurate documentation for all protection, control, and SCADA configurations.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure deliverables meet technical standards and budget goals.
  • Provide after-hours technical support as needed.
  • Assist in developing technical proposals and cost estimates for new project bids.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

  • 4–8 years of hands-on engineering experience in protection & control systems.
  • Proficient in SEL RTAC programming and SCADA system integration.
  • Deep understanding of communication protocols: DNP3, MMS, GOOSE, and IEC 61850.
  • Strong knowledge of relay settings, SCADA architecture, and HMI development.
  • Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE 3000 series standards.
  • Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or EasyPower for power system modeling.
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Education & Certifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Completion of the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam.

Benefits

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + discretionary bonus for hours worked beyond 80 biweekly.
  • Flexible Benefit Time Off (BTO) – for vacation, sick time, holidays, or cash payout.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • 401(k) with employer matching.
  • Company-paid health insurance.
  • Sponsored health club membership.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Equity Compensation: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
  • Health Insurance: Company-paid health insurance.
  • Health club membership: Sponsored health club membership.
  • Paid Time Off: Flexible Benefit Time Off (BTO) – for vacation, sick time, holidays, or cash payout.

We are a technical recruiting boutique firm, with roots in software and technology development, and experience as hiring managers, for startups and mid-sized companies, across a variety of industries.

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