Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer

Subsidiary Motor City Electric · Department Engineering. Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer - Motor City Electric Menu Careers Open Positions News Subsidiaries Motor City Electric Utilities Motor City Electric Technologies Mid South Contractors Rotor Electric Company Mid Michigan Electrical Solutions Stelko Electric Huron Valley Electric Williams Electric Capabilities Value Added Services Prefabrication Services Virtual Design & Construction Electrical Panel Construction Design / Assist Services Design / Build Services Vendor Managed Inventory Services Markets Transportation Automotive Government Healthcare Commercial Industrial Public Works Renewables Schools & Universities Technology & Automation Utilities Mission Critical Projects Safety Quality About Us Our History Contact Us Search Site Search for: --> Capabilities Value Added Services Prefabrication Services Virtual Design & Construction Electrical Panel Construction Design / Assist Services Design / Build Services Vendor Managed Inventory Services Markets Transportation Automotive Government Healthcare Commercial Industrial Public Works Renewables Schools & Universities Technology & Automation Utilities Mission Critical Projects Safety Quality About Us Our History Careers Open Positions News Subsidiaries Motor City Electric Utilities Motor City Electric Technologies Mid South Contractors Rotor Electric Company Mid Michigan Electrical Solutions Stelko Electric Huron Valley Electric Williams Electric Contact Us --> Search for: Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer Home / Careers / Open Positions Motor City Electric Co. is seeking an experienced Electrical Protection & Controls Engineer to support the engineering, design, and implementation of protection and control systems for large industrial facilities and utility interconnection projects. This role will focus on reviewing interconnection requirements, developing protection and control philosophies, coordinating with Engineers of Record (EOR), and supporting the design, implementation, testing, and commissioning of protection systems. Apply Now Subsidiary Motor City Electric Department Engineering Location Detroit, MI Primary Responsibilities Create & review the protection schemes for substations, switchgear, transformers, feeders, generators, and interconnection points. Develop protection and control drawings for industrial and utility-interconnected facilities Prepare and review relay logic/settings and associated calculations and coordination studies. Review utility interconnection & installation requirements and industry standards for code compliance. Coordinate power, protection & control automation requirements with utilities and project EORs Support power system evaluations & relay coordination using ETAP and SKM Power Tools Review equipment submittals and vendor protection designs. Provide engineering support during in-house protection & control panel builds. Support development and maintenance of company protection standards and engineering template Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and review vendor test procedures Assist with relay testing, system functional testing, commissioning and energization support Help develop and maintain the Relay Testing Lab for on-the-bench testing and checkouts. Conduct site walks and field investigations as needed. Strong communication skills for utility coordination and multidisciplinary teams Education, Experience, and Skills Required Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering (Power Systems preferred). 2 – 4 years of experience in electrical power distribution, protection and control engineering. Experience with industrial power & P&C systems and utility interconnections is preferred. Previous experience working in CAD 2D or Revit 3D. Fundamental of Engineering and/or working towards P.E. Additional Information Work Environment Combination of office-based engineering work, site visits, and commissioning support. Travel to project sites, factories, and utility facilities may be required. Application Form Apply for this Position Position First Name (Required) Last Name (Required) Email (Required) Phone (Required) Resume (Required) Max. file size: 300 MB. 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