Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Protection Engineer- Electric Utility role involves supporting customers with power system protection and automation, impacting product use and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities and impact
The engineer acts as a technical liaison, conducts onsite and virtual training, collaborates with sales and marketing, responds to technical inquiries, assists with product documentation, represents the company at industry events, provides field support, manages small projects, and supports continuous improvement.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 3-5 years experience with protection relays and fault recorders, knowledge of power systems and studies, strong communication and organizational skills, willingness to travel, and US work authorization; hands-on product experience and public-facing roles are preferred.
Job location and travel
The position is remote anywhere in the USA with a preference for Houston, TX, and requires up to 20% domestic/international travel.
Application process
Interested candidates are encouraged to message directly and apply, with no detailed application steps provided.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines technical support, customer interaction, sales collaboration, and industry representation in the electric utility sector.
Company overview
Grid Careers is a recruitment firm specializing in the power systems industry, particularly focusing on roles related to switchgear design and engineering. The company connects professionals with opportunities in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) switchgear. Based in Appleton, WI, Grid Careers targets candidates with 1-6 years of experience in the power systems sector. They make money by matching skilled engineers with companies in need of their expertise, thus earning recruitment fees.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in power system protection, relay and recorder solutions, and automation, highlighting any experience with EMTP, load flow, and short circuit studies.
Focus on showcasing your communication skills, both verbal and written, along with your ability to collaborate with sales, marketing, and technical teams, as these are key aspects of the role.
Apply through multiple channels including Grid Careers' official corporate site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current Protection Engineers or team members in the relay and automation division at Grid Careers on LinkedIn; start conversations by referencing recent industry events like IEEE conferences or asking about their experiences with relay product deployments.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'protection relays,' 'fault recorders,' 'power system protection,' 'automation,' and 'field support' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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