Protection & Control Engineer III

RMS Energy Co, LLC is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer III to support the detailed design of substation protection and control systems. The role involves schematic development, DC system design, and relay panel layouts while collaborating across disciplines to deliver technically sound and code-compliant packages.

Responsibilities:

• Design AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, control house layouts, and relay panel arrangements
• Model DC systems and specify components, including fuses, chargers, and batteries
• Generate cable schedules, terminal plans, and I/O lists for substation integration
• Perform relay coordination studies and develop settings using SEL AcSELerator, ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP
• Ensure alignment with utility standards, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and customer requirements
• Participate in cross-disciplinary meetings with civil, SCADA, physical, and telecom engineers
• Support construction by responding to RFIs and providing design clarifications
• Conduct FATs and confirm that panel wiring, labeling, and functionality match the design
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, and contribute to QA/QC reviews
• Support proposal scoping and estimating for labor, deliverables, and milestones
• Document design decisions, maintain drawing packages, and review vendor submittals
• Promote safety and reliability in all technical activities and engineering practices

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of experience in substation protection and control design
• Proficient with SEL AcSELerator, ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or similar relay software
• Strong understanding of protection schemes and relay philosophies
• Familiarity with NERC PRC standards, SCADA systems, DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850
• Hands-on experience creating schematics, panel layouts, and signal routing diagrams
• Ability to coordinate across departments, resolve layout conflicts, and drive technical quality
• A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
• PE license required
• Willingness to travel up to 25% across the continental U.S. as needed
• Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
• Requires good vision, hearing, and English proficiency for safe, effective communication in noisy environments
• Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience with renewables, battery storage, and DER integration
• Knowledge of utility-specific relay philosophies and design review procedures
• Hands-on involvement in FAT, commissioning, or relay testing