Protection and Control Application Engineer

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. The Protection and Control Application Engineer plays a key role in designing and supporting advanced protection and automation systems for industrial and mission-critical applications, collaborating with sales and engineering teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Sales to provide subject matter expertise on protection, control, and automation systems during proposal and business development phases
• Analyze project specifications and guide estimation/design teams in identifying required hardware, software, and engineering effort
• Contribute to RFI/RFP responses, technical documentation, and solution presentations
• Design scalable, standards-compliant protection and control architectures for electrical distribution systems, including DER and microgrid applications
• Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and operational requirements across industrial and mission-critical environments
• Evaluate and select protection relays, PLCs, and control components based on technical and commercial criteria
• Recommend design optimizations and alternative solutions to improve system performance and cost-effectiveness
• Work closely with sales engineers, electrical designers, and project managers to align solutions with customer needs and IEM’s delivery capabilities
• Incorporate feedback from stakeholders and field teams to refine and enhance system designs
• Represent IEM at industry forums, conferences, and customer engagements to promote technical leadership
• Mentor junior engineers and support internal training programs to scale technical expertise across the organization
• Influence product roadmaps and commercial strategies by advocating for advanced protection technologies and digital transformation
• Support innovation initiatives and vendor partnerships to enhance IEM’s competitive edge

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
• Solid understanding of power system protection principles, relay logic, and automation systems (including PLC-based control)
• Experience with generator control, paralleling switchgear, and DER/microgrid control applications
• Familiarity with industry communication protocols (e.g., DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus)
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for project support and commissioning
• Hands-on experience with protective relays and testing tools (e.g., SEL, GE, Omicron, Doble)
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, ETAP, ASPEN)
• Experience working for/with OEMs and knowledge of UL, IEEE, and other relevant standards
• Exposure to power equipment sales, commercial collaboration, and vendor engagement
• Demonstrated leadership in innovation, solution development, or cross-functional initiatives