Protection and Controls Engineer

About Halker:

Halker Consulting is a nationwide provider of multi-disciplined Engineering, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Field Services for Oil & Gas, and other Energy industry sectors.

The company specializes in Oil and Gas surface facilities design and engineering to include; multi-well site design, central processing facilities, full field development and optimization, and federal, state, and local regulatory compliance.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Protection and Controls Engineer that will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining protective relay systems and control schemes for electrical power systems. This role ensures a safe, reliable, and efficient operation of transmission and distribution networks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design & Development

• Develop protection and control schemes for substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities
• Specify and configure protective relays, control panels, and associated equipment.

System Analysis

• Perform short-circuit, coordination, and arc-flash studies.
• Analyze system faults and relay operations to ensure proper protection.

Testing & Commissioning

• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve relay misoperation or system anomalies

Compliance & Standards

• Oversee installation, testing, and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Ensure designs meet NERC, IEEE, and local utility standards.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits.

Collaboration

• Work with project teams, field technicians, and SCADA engineers.
• Provide technical support during outages and maintenance activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred).
• 3-5 years in protection and control engineering.
• Proficiency with relay settings software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista).
• Knowledge of power system analysis tools (ETAP, ASPEN, or similar).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850).
• Preferred: Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain.
• Experience designing high-voltage substation projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and documentation abilities.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation (i.e. Base Salary) is negotiable and shall be offered commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other Health Benefits
• 401K Program with Company Match
• Work alongside industry-leading talent, with a flexible working environment and fast-growing company

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