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FindTalent · 3 months ago

Lead Protection & Control Engineer

Fort Mill, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

FindTalent is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer to join our team onsite in South Carolina. This role will lead the design, coordination, and implementation of protective relay systems for substations and high-voltage transmission projects, overseeing engineering deliverables and mentoring a team of engineers.

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Responsibilities

Lead and oversee protection and control engineering for substation and transmission projects

Perform and review system studies including load flow, short-circuit, arc flash, grounding, and coordination analysis

Develop, implement, and validate protective relay settings to ensure reliable system operation

Direct relay programming, testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning support

Review and approve P&C drawings, schematics, and technical specifications for accuracy and compliance

Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level engineers

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes

Ensure strict compliance with industry standards (IEEE, NERC, NFPA, NEC, NESC) and regulatory requirements

Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables to meet organizational and client expectations

Prepare and present technical reports, study results, and recommendations

Support proposal development, scope definitions, and technical evaluations as needed

Qualification

Professional Engineer (PE) licenseSubstation protection expertiseRelay settings programmingPower system analysis toolsMicrosoft Office SuiteAutoCAD ElectricalRelay testing toolsLeadership experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solving skills