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We are designing the Grid of the future. We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid. Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join us in leading the change! The Protection & Controls Engineering Manager will provide power systems engineering expertise in protection design and coordination analyses on the transmission systems. This will include designing protection systems including overcurrent, distance, differential, communication-aided protection, and wide area protection coordination. The Transmission System Protection Engineer will also focus on system protection schemes and studies involving generation interconnection protection and NERC PRC compliance ensuring adequate safety and reliability of the bulk electric system.
The successful candidate for this position has a strong background in power systems which includes experience with system protection software and tools, transmission modeling tools, conventional and non-conventional generator protective and ride-through functions, and industry standards and can utilize that background effectively in a fast-paced environment.
How you can make an impact:
- Perform system protection and coordination studies involving transmission generation interconnection protection schemes
- Providing guidance and recommendations for system protection philosophies and standards to clients and stakeholders
- Applying system protection engineering practices and principles in one or more of the following areas: transmission lines and buses, transformers, capacitor banks, reactor banks, grounding transformers, generators, and communication-assisted protection schemes
- Performing system modeling and fault analysis for short circuit, equipment duty, relay device coordination studies and root cause analysis
- NERC PRC compliance verification including PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-023, PRC-024, PRC-025, PRC-026 and PRC-027
- Substation and transmission line design experience is of great interest
- Developing protective relay and device settings for transmission and sub-transmission systems ranging from 69 kV - 500 kV
- Review protective relay operations and system outages, identifying system disturbances and providing resolutions to operational control problems
- Assess data and model quality to ensure successful coordination between protective devices and identify necessary corrections or enhancements
- Direct and guide clients to operate equipment or modify settings to improve system reliability
- Model transmission system elements within planning and operational software to identify expected impacts under various scenarios
- Communicate challenges, lessons learned, and critical information to team members to ensure operational success
- Identify process improvement opportunities and develop corresponding modification plans and justification
- Communicate with a variety of work groups to improve transparency and ensure the overall success of the project
- Develop and maintain process documentation, flow charts, whitepapers, working papers, and other materials necessary for the continuity and success of the project
- Develop communication materials and provide status updates to technical leaders, project teams, or affected stakeholder groups
- Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables
- Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates
- This role will manage/supervise a team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Licensed Professional Engineer required (Texas, Illinois, or California)
- 8+ years experience in system protection and control required
- Strong technical foundation in transmission power systems protection and planning
- Experience with ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, Powerbase, SEL Quickset, and GE Enervista UR Setup
- Experience working with SEL equipment, software, and/or developing programming files using SEL Quickset
- Experience with CYME, Synergi, Windmil/LightTable or other distribution power flow software is an add on
- Experience with inverter-based power plants is strongly preferred
- Exposure to transmission protection design guidelines and philosophies is preferred
- Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE guidelines for designing and studies of transmission system protection
- Communication and Teamwork skills strongly preferred
- Versatility and ability to adapt to changing priorities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
- Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position
LOCATION
This position is remote US
Travel
Travel will be needed (20%+)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster. If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com
Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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INTRODUCTION
We are designing the Grid of the future. We are innovators by nature, for over 50 years, Electric Power Engineers, LLC (EPE) has partnered with power and energy clients across the globe to focus on complex engineering and grid modeling challenges. As an early leader in the renewables space, we continue to see significant opportunities to build a sustainable and secure Grid. Join a team committed to making an impact on the communities we serve and the environment in which we live. Together we can continue to create the “grid of the future”!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join us in leading the change! The Protection & Controls Engineering Manager will provide power systems engineering expertise in protection design and coordination analyses on the transmission systems. This will include designing protection systems including overcurrent, distance, differential, communication-aided protection, and wide area protection coordination. The Transmission System Protection Engineer will also focus on system protection schemes and studies involving generation interconnection protection and NERC PRC compliance ensuring adequate safety and reliability of the bulk electric system.
The successful candidate for this position has a strong background in power systems which includes experience with system protection software and tools, transmission modeling tools, conventional and non-conventional generator protective and ride-through functions, and industry standards and can utilize that background effectively in a fast-paced environment.
How you can make an impact:
- Perform system protection and coordination studies involving transmission generation interconnection protection schemes
- Providing guidance and recommendations for system protection philosophies and standards to clients and stakeholders
- Applying system protection engineering practices and principles in one or more of the following areas: transmission lines and buses, transformers, capacitor banks, reactor banks, grounding transformers, generators, and communication-assisted protection schemes
- Performing system modeling and fault analysis for short circuit, equipment duty, relay device coordination studies and root cause analysis
- NERC PRC compliance verification including PRC-005, PRC-019, PRC-023, PRC-024, PRC-025, PRC-026 and PRC-027
- Substation and transmission line design experience is of great interest
- Developing protective relay and device settings for transmission and sub-transmission systems ranging from 69 kV - 500 kV
- Review protective relay operations and system outages, identifying system disturbances and providing resolutions to operational control problems
- Assess data and model quality to ensure successful coordination between protective devices and identify necessary corrections or enhancements
- Direct and guide clients to operate equipment or modify settings to improve system reliability
- Model transmission system elements within planning and operational software to identify expected impacts under various scenarios
- Communicate challenges, lessons learned, and critical information to team members to ensure operational success
- Identify process improvement opportunities and develop corresponding modification plans and justification
- Communicate with a variety of work groups to improve transparency and ensure the overall success of the project
- Develop and maintain process documentation, flow charts, whitepapers, working papers, and other materials necessary for the continuity and success of the project
- Develop communication materials and provide status updates to technical leaders, project teams, or affected stakeholder groups
- Lead process improvement efforts identifying opportunities to enhance organizational efficiencies focused on maximizing team bandwidth while ensuring quality and timeliness of client deliverables
- Support business development activities including development of RFP responses & scope of work statements for clients, outlining EPE deliverables and projected completion dates
- This role will manage/supervise a team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bring your passion, here's what’s needed:
- Licensed Professional Engineer required (Texas, Illinois, or California)
- 8+ years experience in system protection and control required
- Strong technical foundation in transmission power systems protection and planning
- Experience with ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, Powerbase, SEL Quickset, and GE Enervista UR Setup
- Experience working with SEL equipment, software, and/or developing programming files using SEL Quickset
- Experience with CYME, Synergi, Windmil/LightTable or other distribution power flow software is an add on
- Experience with inverter-based power plants is strongly preferred
- Exposure to transmission protection design guidelines and philosophies is preferred
- Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE guidelines for designing and studies of transmission system protection
- Communication and Teamwork skills strongly preferred
- Versatility and ability to adapt to changing priorities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
How we support you:
- Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision with 100% premium coverage for you
- Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Work with industry leaders
- 401K, up to a 4% match (100% vested from day 1)
- Flexible Work including hybrid and remote possibilities based on position
LOCATION
This position is remote US
Travel
Travel will be needed (20%+)
EPE is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster, and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster. If you are interested in applying for employment with EPE and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@epeconsulting.com
Third-Party Recruiting Notification
EPE does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited third-party resumes forwarded by recruiters to EPE via our career page or to any of our managers or employees will be considered public information, may be treated as a direct application from the person identified in the resume, and will not be eligible for placement fee payment to the agency. EPE will not pay a fee to a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed third-party agreement and has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of the Talent Acquisition team.
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Align Your Credentials to PE Licensing Expectations
Electric Power Engineers operates in a consulting environment where a Professional Engineer license or active EIT status carries real weight. Before applying, confirm your foreign engineering credentials are evaluated by a NACES-approved body so your degree translates cleanly for licensing boards.
Target Grid Modernization and Renewable Interconnection Roles
EPE's project pipeline leans heavily on transmission planning, DER integration, and utility interconnection studies. Framing your resume around PSCAD, PSS/E, or PowerWorld experience positions you for the specific Electrical Project Engineer openings they fill most actively.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Open Roles by Sponsorship Type
Not every EPE posting explicitly lists visa support. Use Migrate Mate to filter Electrical Project Engineer openings at Electric Power Engineers by the visa categories you need, so you're only spending time on roles where your authorization path is already confirmed.
Understand the TN Visa Path for Canadian and Mexican Engineers
If you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship, EPE's sponsorship of TN status means you can avoid the H-1B lottery entirely. The TN category covers engineers, and EPE's consulting work typically satisfies the DOL's requirement for a qualifying engineering role.
Time Your Application Around OPT Cap-Gap Strategically
If you're finishing an F-1 program, confirm your OPT end date before your first EPE interview. If your OPT expires before an H-1B approval, you'll need cap-gap protection, which only kicks in if your employer files a timely petition before April 1 of the lottery year.
Ask Directly About PERM Timelines During Offer Negotiation
EPE sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 pathways, but PERM labor certification currently takes 12 to 18 months at DOL before an I-140 can be filed. Raise this in the offer stage so both sides understand the long-term sponsorship sequence and your employment start doesn't get misaligned.
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Does Electric Power Engineers sponsor H-1B visas for Electrical Project Engineers?
Yes, Electric Power Engineers sponsors H-1B visas for Electrical Project Engineer roles. The company operates in consulting and professional services, and the work consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, given the degree requirements in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Sponsorship availability can vary by project need, so confirm authorization support directly during the interview process.
How do I apply for Electrical Project Engineer jobs at Electric Power Engineers?
You can browse current Electrical Project Engineer openings at Electric Power Engineers through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm your authorization path before applying. EPE's hiring process typically includes a technical screening focused on power systems tools and simulation software, followed by interviews with project and team leads. Applying with a resume that highlights specific grid or interconnection experience improves your chances of advancing.
Which visa types does Electric Power Engineers commonly use for Electrical Project Engineers?
Electric Power Engineers sponsors H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and employment-based Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3. H-1B is the most common route for long-term employment. TN is a strong alternative for Canadian and Mexican engineers, since it bypasses the H-1B lottery. F-1 OPT and CPT are available for students and recent graduates pursuing entry-level or internship positions within the engineering practice.
What qualifications and experience does Electric Power Engineers expect for Electrical Project Engineers?
EPE typically looks for a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, with preference for candidates who have hands-on experience in power systems analysis, transmission planning, or utility-scale project work. Proficiency in tools like PSS/E, PSCAD, or PowerWorld is commonly expected. Engineer-in-Training certification or active pursuit of a Professional Engineer license strengthens your application, particularly for roles involving client deliverables or utility interconnection studies.
How do I navigate the timeline between receiving a job offer and getting work authorization approved?
For H-1B, EPE must file your petition in April for an October 1 start date, so offers extended in spring align best with that window. F-1 OPT candidates can start sooner if OPT is already approved. TN status can be obtained at a port of entry with minimal lead time. For EB-2 or EB-3 Green Card sponsorship, expect a multi-year process starting with PERM labor certification at DOL before any visa petition is filed.
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