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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 power systems work
Electric Power Engineers focuses on transmission, distribution, and renewable integration projects. Highlight coursework or project experience in power flow analysis, protection systems, or grid modeling on your resume before you apply.
Target roles that map to specialty occupation criteria
H-1B approval hinges on USCIS confirming the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field. Engineering positions in power consulting fit cleanly, but your degree field should match the job description directly.
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Browse verified Engineering openings at Electric Power Engineers on Migrate Mate, which filters by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm which roles support your specific status before spending time on a full application.
Start OPT applications well before your program ends
USCIS recommends filing your OPT EAD up to 90 days before your program end date. If you're targeting Electric Power Engineers on F-1, confirm your start date aligns with your authorized employment window before signing an offer.
Prepare a portfolio of deliverables for technical interviews
Engineering consultancies evaluate candidates on applied problem-solving, not credentials alone. Bring documented examples of load studies, protection coordination reports, or interconnection analyses you've contributed to, even from academic or internship contexts.
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Does Electric Power Engineers sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, Electric Power Engineers sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering roles. The H-1B is the most common pathway for international engineers in consulting. Your role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which engineering positions in power systems and grid consulting typically satisfy given the degree requirements involved.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Electric Power Engineers?
You can browse and apply for Engineering openings at Electric Power Engineers directly through Migrate Mate, which surfaces roles verified for visa sponsorship. Filter by your visa type to confirm eligibility before applying. For each role, tailor your resume to reflect power systems experience relevant to the specific position description.
Which visa types are commonly used for Engineering roles at Electric Power Engineers?
Electric Power Engineers supports several visa categories for Engineering positions, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, EB-2, and EB-3. F-1 CPT and OPT are common entry points for recent graduates, with H-1B often following. Canadian and Mexican engineers may qualify for the TN visa, which allows faster processing without a lottery.
What qualifications are expected for Engineering roles at Electric Power Engineers?
Most Engineering roles at Electric Power Engineers require a bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering or a closely related field. Practical knowledge of power systems, transmission planning, or interconnection studies is valued. For H-1B purposes, your degree should align directly with the role's technical scope, which USCIS reviews during the specialty occupation determination.
How do I plan the timeline for H-1B sponsorship at Electric Power Engineers?
H-1B cap-subject petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date, so your offer should be in place before the registration window opens in March. If you're on OPT, a timely Cap-Gap extension covers your work authorization through September 30 if your OPT expires before your H-1B takes effect. Confirm your specific dates with your employer early.
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