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Protection & Controls Engineer

$45 - $55 per hour

X4 Engineering

We are seeking a consultant to support a short-term high voltage protection project for one of our clients in the EPC space. The client’s in-house team is completing electrical studies, and you will take that data and program it into the protective relays. The initial engagement is expected to last 2–4 weeks, with the possibility of extension if additional work comes through. Duration: 2–4 weeks initially, potential to extend Fully remote US-based candidates only Responsibilities Review short-circuit, coordination and arc flash study outputs provided by the client Apply calculated settings into protective relay configurations using relevant manufacturer software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista, ABB PCM600) Validate relay settings against protection schemes and coordination requirements Document relay settings for client review and compliance purposes Liaise with the client’s engineering team to clarify data and resolve issues Prepare relay configuration files and associated documentation for delivery A typical day might include reviewing study data in the morning, programming and testing relay settings mid-morning, holding a quick progress call with the client’s team around midday, finalizing and documenting configurations in the afternoon, and providing an end-of-day update to the project manager. Ideal background Proven expertise in protective relay settings and programming Familiarity with one or more major relay manufacturers’ software Ability to work from study data with minimal oversight Strong documentation skills and attention to detail Experience with protection scheme design is a plus, but not essential Interviews will be conducted W/C 18th August If you are available immediately and have the right expertise, please apply with your resume. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at X4 Engineering by 2x Inferred from the description for this job Medical insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Control Engineer” roles. United States $120,000.00-$125,000.00 1 week ago Detroit Metropolitan Area $45.00-$55.00 3 weeks ago United States $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 month ago Santa Clara, CA $63,000.00-$142,000.00 4 months ago United States $125,000.00-$155,000.00 2 weeks ago United States $120,000.00-$190,000.00 2 weeks ago Electrical or Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Engineer Indiana, United States $95,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago United States $100,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area $95,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Greater Chicago Area $100,000.00-$120,000.00 5 days ago United States $75,000.00-$125,000.00 2 weeks ago Ann Arbor, MI $150,000.00-$160,000.00 2 weeks ago United States $250,000.00-$265,000.00 6 days ago Protection and Control Engineer (Remote) United States $120,000.00-$160,000.00 1 month ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr X4 Engineering

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