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Talent Bridge · 1 day ago

Traveling Field Protection Engineer

Pembroke Pines, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$150K/yr - $300K/yr

6+ years exp

Talent Bridge is a national electrical engineering consulting firm seeking an experienced Traveling Field Protection Engineer to support critical utility and substation projects across the U.S. This high-travel role involves leading the design, testing, commissioning, and optimization of protection and control schemes to ensure grid reliability and safety.

Staffing & Recruiting

Responsibilities

Design, configure, and commission substation protection and control systems (distribution and transmission level)

Test and troubleshoot protective relays, SCADA equipment, and communication protocols

Develop and review logic diagrams, one-line drawings, and wiring schematics

Conduct site visits for installation support, system testing, and commissioning

Coordinate with field crews, contractors, and utilities to ensure successful project delivery

Provide technical guidance and QA/QC for protection settings, control panel layouts, and interlocks

Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility-specific standards

Produce technical documentation and detailed test reports

Support system upgrades and retrofits for evolving grid requirements

Qualification

Protection & Control engineeringProtective relaysSCADA protocolsRelay software proficiencyTechnical writingField commissioning experienceGreenfieldBrownfield projectsProblem-solvingTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required

Minimum 6 years of experience in Protection & Control engineering

Strong understanding of protective relays, IEDs, and SCADA protocols (DNP3, Modbus)

Experience commissioning SEL, GE, ABB, or similar relay platforms

Proficiency with relay software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator) and Microsoft Office

Ability to travel 100% on a 3-weeks-on, 1-week-off rotation

Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred

Field commissioning experience

Exposure to both greenfield and brownfield substation projects

Benefits

Florida Blue Health Insurance

Paid overtime

401(k) with 6% company match

8 paid holidays

2 weeks paid vacation (prorated first year)

Weekly pay cycle

Company-paid lodging and per diem during travel

Opportunity to work on high-impact national projects with long-term career growth

Company

Talent Bridge

There is often a gap between open roles and the right skill sets. Talent Bridge is here to close it.

2-10 employees

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

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