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Protection and Controls Engineer

One of the nations top engineering firms is seeking an experienced Protection and Controls Engineer to join our team in Hamilton, NJ. In this role, you will be responsible for designing protection and control systems for electrical utility projects, including creating critical deliverables such as one-line diagrams, relay protection schematics, control wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Design protection and control systems for utility projects, including one-line/three-line diagrams, relay protection, control schematics, instrumentation, alarms, SCADA controls, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams

• Develop detailed cable schedules and bills of material

• Collaborate with electrical layout designers, project engineers, protection engineers, construction teams, and others

• Review and provide guidance on protection and controls designs by other team members

• Coordinate with vendors and manufacturers on technical documentation and drawings

• Ensure designs comply with utility client standards such as PSEG, FirstEnergy, ACE, Con Ed, PPL, and JCP&L

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in protection and controls design for utilities

• Strong understanding of one-line and three-line diagrams for relay protection

• Proven skills in controls, instrumentation, and electrical systems design

• Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting protection and control drawings

• Ability to review designs for compliance with standards

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

• Comprehensive knowledge of control systems principles and technology applications

Why Join Us?

• Long-term opportunity with a leading transmission & distribution consulting company

• Hybrid schedule with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote work

• Guaranteed utility projects through at least 2030

• Collaborative team environment and independent working opportunities

• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Apply today for this essential Protection and Controls Designer role!

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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