MasTec · 4 hours ago
Principal Protection and Controls Engineer
USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expMasTec Inc is one of the nation's leading electric transmission line construction companies, and they are seeking a talented and motivated Protection and Controls Engineer to join their growing Power Delivery team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, coordination, and implementation of protection, control, and communication systems for high-voltage substations and transmission projects.
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Responsibilities
Design and develop protection, control, and communication systems for high-voltage substations and transmission/distribution projects
Prepare engineering design packages, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and bills of materials
Develop relay protection schemes and coordinate settings for various system configurations
Create and review logic diagrams, functional control drawings, and SCADA I/O lists
Perform calculations and studies to ensure system reliability, selectivity, and coordination
Coordinate with substation physical design, relay settings, telecommunications, and other project teams to ensure cohesive and accurate designs
Provide technical support during project construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting phases
Ensure compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and company QA/QC processes
Participate in project meetings and site visits to gather field data and verify design implementation
Review vendor drawings and specifications for relays, RTUs, control panels, and related equipment
Support the development of cost estimates, project proposals, and schedules for protection and controls projects
Mentor junior engineers, technicians, and drafters, providing technical guidance and quality reviews
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Power Systems focus preferred)
5+ years of experience in protection and controls design for high-voltage substations or transmission/distribution systems (experience range can be adjusted to your needs)
Strong understanding of protective relaying principles, control systems, and substation automation
Experience developing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and related documentation
Proficiency with protective relay coordination and settings, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus, etc.)
Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE, NESC, NEMA, and ANSI
Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or other electrical design tools
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver quality results within schedule and budget constraints
Preferred
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligibility for future licensure preferred
Company
MasTec
MasTec is an infrastructure engineering and construction company.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$744.4M2024-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $550M
2022-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $194.4M
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Jorge Mas
Chairman
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