Airswift is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to work on a long term contract with a major EPC multinational remotely (US-based) or in their offices in Pennsylvania.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to support substation and power network projects as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team. This role will focus on delivering advanced protection and control solutions across high-voltage substation and switchyard projects, including greenfield developments and brownfield upgrades.
The successful candidate will play a key role in technical delivery, engineering design, and project leadership, while contributing to high-quality deliverables for a range of clients.
Key Responsibilities
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Execute complex protection and control engineering assignments for high-voltage substations (69kV+)
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Design and implement protection schemes (line, transformer, bus, feeder)
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Perform relay settings, protection coordination, and fault analysis
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Prepare engineering deliverables including protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams and relay settings files and technical documentation
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Collaborate with project managers, drafters, civil/structural teams, and field personnel
Perform technical reviews and quality assurance checks on engineering work
Support proposal development, including cost estimates and technical scope input
Act as lead engineer on complex projects, ensuring quality and delivery standards
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
Interface with clients and external stakeholders
Participate in site visits and walkdowns as required
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
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Minimum 8–10 years (Senior) or 12+ years (Principal/Senior Principal) in Protection & Control engineering
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Demonstrated experience with high-voltage substations (69kV and above)
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Strong background in power delivery / transmission & distribution (T&D)
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Generation-only experience will not be considered
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Proven experience in:
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Relay configuration and settings (SEL, ABB, Siemens, GE or similar)
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Protection coordination and studies
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IEC 61850 and substation automation (preferred)
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Experience using industry tools such as:
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SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, CYMCAP/CDAC (level of proficiency should be clearly demonstrated)
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Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and industry practices (IEEE, ANSI, etc.)
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Experience contributing to technical proposals and cost estimates
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Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
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Preferred experience with EPC or engineering consulting firms
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Candidates with transmission line-only experience will not be considered
Location & Eligibility
Remote work available for U.S.-based candidates
Preference for candidates located in or able to work aligned with the Reading, PA time zone
Candidates requiring a TN visa must relocate to Reading, PA and work onsite - this is non-negotiable
Candidates in distant time zones (e.g., California) will be considered only if highly qualified and flexible
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