Protection & Controls Engineer

Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC

. Offer Electrical Engineering support for Leeward’s portfolio of operating plants .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in Protection and Control Engineering, with a strong focus on NERC PRC standards, protection system coordination, and relay settings validation. Capable of managing complex projects while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective communication with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Control EngineeringNERC PRC StandardsRelay Settings ValidationFault And Short-Circuit AnalysesProfessional Engineer (PE) License

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Protection System Coordination StudiesRelay Settings ValidationFault StudiesShort-Circuit AnalysesProtection Scheme DesignTechnical Report PreparationNERC Compliance DocumentationElectrical Drawing InterpretationHV Substation Equipment KnowledgeSEL Relays Knowledge

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsStrong Communication SkillsSelf-MotivationProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

NERCRegulatory ComplianceElectrical EngineeringWind EnergySolar EnergyBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Protection System MisoperationsAudit-Ready DocumentationContinuous ImprovementInter-Entity Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Offer Electrical Engineering support for Leeward’s portfolio of operating plants
Develop solutions that enhance the safety and reliability of wind, solar, and BESS plants
Lead, design, schedule, and address critical issues related to LRE’s operating fleet
Develop and maintain NERC PRC deliverables for regulatory compliance
Perform protection system coordination studies and validate relay settings
Design and review protection schemes for transmission, distribution, and generation assets
Conduct fault studies and short-circuit analyses
Monitor compliance with NERC PRC standards and prepare audit-ready documentation
Investigate protection system misoperations and implement corrective actions per PRC-004
Coordinate with internal teams and external utilities for inter-entity studies
Prepare technical reports and evidence packages for NERC audits
Maintain accurate records of relay settings, coordination studies, and misoperation analyses
Participate in continuous improvement efforts to optimize protective coordination, reduce downtime, and enhance system operation
Create detailed reports for internal and regulatory review
Report directly to the Engineering Manager – Electrical
Manage complex, time-sensitive projects and collaborate with engineering and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

4–6 years of experience in protection and control engineering, preferably in a NERC-regulated environment
Strong knowledge of NERC PRC standards is highly preferred
Experience with protection system coordination studies and relay settings validation
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for fault and short-circuit analyses
Strong communication skills for preparing audit reports and collaborating with stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet regulatory deadlines
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
Familiarity with HV Substation (69 kV through 525 kV), equipment, and relay panels
Practical knowledge of Protection & Control, SEL relays and settings including P&C design
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and protection systems to extract necessary information for NERC PRC reports
Excellent communication skills, including ability to clearly communicate ideas to non-engineers
Ability to remain focused and reliable in completing tasks and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and manage technical projects, including interaction with outside vendors
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a complex and dynamic environment
4-Year Bachelor's Electrical Engineering Degree
Current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid flexibility of working remotely two days per week, subject to manager and policy approval
Equal employment opportunity and diverse workforce commitment