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Toth and Associates, Inc. · 8 hours ago

Protection and Controls Engineer - Experienced

Toth and Associates, Inc. is a full-service engineering firm specializing in electric utility engineering. They are seeking an experienced Protection & Controls Engineer to design power system protection schemes and support the specification, installation, commissioning, and testing of associated equipment.

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Responsibilities

Support or lead scope development, cost estimating, and schedule planning
Review and guide development of protection philosophies
Lead development of conceptual designs
Perform and oversee short circuit, voltage regulation, arc flash, and coordination studies
Select and specify electrical equipment, including power panels, ATS, generators, transformers, breakers, circuit switchers, and switchgear
Review vendor and contractor submittals and bills of material
Lead the development and review of comprehensive electrical drawing packages, including Single-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, cable schedules, bills of material, and communication, logic, panel layout, wiring, and interconnection diagrams
Interface with the CAD operators for creation of construction drawings
Lead construction support
Perform detailed analysis and calculations to support engineering design utilizing various software tools
Apply industry codes, standards, and best practices to various elements of the system protection design
Utilize quality assurance processes, procedures, guides, and checklists to deliver a quality design
Evaluate design and cost trade-offs for design alternatives
Produce material specifications for major equipment
Visit project sites to review conformance of construction to drawings and specifications
Additional duties may be assigned, as needed

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPower System ProtectionAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft OfficeProfessional Engineer LicenseMedium/High Voltage DesignANSI/IEEE/NEMA StandardsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Required

BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program
4+ years of experience in the electric utility engineering field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize work and manage time efficiently
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience in the design of medium or high voltage power systems
Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to power system protection

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Eight paid holidays
Company-paid medical and dental coverage with buy-up options
Vision
Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance available
Short-term disability available
FSA and HSA options
401(k) w/company matching and profit sharing
Discretionary bonuses
Education assistance

Company

Toth and Associates, Inc.

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Toth and Associates, Inc. is a consultant specializing in electric structural engineering, civil engineering, land surveying solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Toth and Associates, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

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Adam Toth
President
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