Data Center Substation, Protection & Automation Engineer

Anthropic

. Own protection philosophy and basis of design across HV substations, MV distribution, generator and energy-storage interties, and LV switchgear .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $320,000 - $405,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in power system protection engineering, including the specification and setting of protective relays, substation automation design, and compliance with NERC PRC standards. Proficient in integrating protective relays into SCADA systems and performing detailed analysis such as short-circuit and arc-flash studies.

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Power System Protection EngineeringProtective Relay Specification and SettingsSubstation Automation DesignNERC PRC ComplianceShort-Circuit and Arc-Flash Analysis

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Hard Skills

Protective Relay SettingsShort-Circuit AnalysisArc-Flash StudiesRelay Test Plans DevelopmentSubstation Automation ArchitectureUtility Interconnection ProtectionSingle-Line and Three-Line Diagrams InterpretationFactory Acceptance TestingCybersecurity for Substation AutomationLoad-Shed and Restoration Schemes

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingRoot-Cause AnalysisCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SEL Relay PlatformGE MultilinABB RelaySiemens RelaySchneider RelaySKMETAPEasyPowerDNP3IEC 61850

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringNERC PRC Compliance Knowledge

Industry Keywords

HV SubstationsMV DistributionGenerator IntertiesEnergy-Storage IntertiesUtility ProtectionHeavy-Industrial FacilitiesMission-Critical FacilitiesIEEE C37 StandardsIEEE 1584 StandardsNFPA 70/70E Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFlash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own protection philosophy and basis of design across HV substations, MV distribution, generator and energy-storage interties, and LV switchgear
Specify protective relays and develop relay settings for transformer, feeder, bus, generator, motor, and arc-flash protection
Perform and review short-circuit, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies
Implement automatic transfer, load-shed, and restoration schemes
Review protection and control design packages, relay settings calculations, and coordination studies from build partners and A/E firms
Design substation automation architecture including IEC 61850 station and process bus, GOOSE messaging, RTUs/gateways, local HMI, sequence-of-events recording, and time synchronization
Integrate relays, meters, and switchgear controls into EPMS and substation SCADA
Define network topology, redundancy, and cybersecurity boundaries for substation automation, EPMS, and BMS/DCIM
Evaluate relay, RTU, gateway, and EPMS platforms and help diversify vendors
Review HV/MV substation design packages and utility interconnection protection requirements
Support NERC PRC compliance for applicable facilities
Develop relay test plans and FAT/SAT procedures; witness testing and commissioning
Support first energization, resolve field protection and control issues, and lead root-cause analysis of protection operations
Build and improve internal protection and automation standards, settings templates, scheme logic libraries, test procedures, and commissioning checklists
Collaborate with infrastructure teams, build partners, A/E firms, vendors, and utility protection groups

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in power system protection engineering, substation automation, or substation design for utility, heavy-industrial, or mission-critical facilities
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field, or equivalent practical experience
Deep hands-on expertise applying and setting protective relays for transformers, feeders, buses, generators, and switchgear
Fluency in at least one major relay platform, such as SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Siemens, or Schneider
Experience with short-circuit, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash analysis using tools such as SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, ASPEN, or CAPE
Experience integrating protective relays into substation automation or SCADA systems using DNP3, Modbus, or IEC 61850
Experience with utility interconnection protection, including relay settings submittals, transfer-trip or communications-assisted schemes, or point-of-interconnection protection requirements
Ability to read, interpret, and mark up single-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, relay panel drawings, and wiring diagrams
Experience developing relay test plans and witnessing factory acceptance testing, secondary-injection testing, or field commissioning
Familiarity with IEEE C37 series, IEEE 1584, NFPA 70/70E, and NERC PRC reliability standards
Willingness to travel approximately 20–35%
Visa sponsorship may be available depending on role and candidate

Benefits

Comp & perks

Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Office space for collaboration
Visa sponsorship support
25%+ office attendance policy with location-based flexibility