We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Manager – Protective Relaying and Control to lead the planning, engineering, maintenance, and compliance of protective relaying and control systems for power transmission and distribution networks. This role is responsible for ensuring the reliability, safety, and coordination of protection schemes that safeguard critical electrical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in relay protection, control logic, substation automation, and grid compliance standards.
Lead the engineering and maintenance of protection and control systems in substations and high-voltage transmission/distribution networks.
Develop and manage protection settings, coordination studies, and fault analysis for relays (distance, differential, overcurrent, etc.).
Oversee the installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of protective relays, control panels, and IEDs.
Ensure NERC, IEEE, IEC, and utility-specific compliance for all protection systems and documentation.
Supervise a team of relay technicians, protection engineers, and testing personnel.
Coordinate planned outages and relay maintenance with system operations and field teams.
Review relay event reports and analyze system disturbances to recommend corrective actions.
Support digital substation modernization, including IEC 61850, SCADA/RTU integration, and automation system upgrades.
Manage relay databases, settings files, and change control documentation in alignment with cybersecurity and system integrity requirements.
Interface with operations, planning, and SCADA groups to ensure system reliability and real-time visibility.
Protection Coordination & Relay Settings Development
Transmission/Distribution Substation Control Schemes
Relay Testing, Maintenance & NERC/IEC Compliance
Event Reporting, Root Cause Analysis & Fault Studies
IEC 61850, Digital Substations & SCADA Integration
Protection Device Selection (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Schneider, etc.)
Arc Flash Analysis and System Modeling (ETAP, Aspen, or equivalent)
Control Logic, Panel Design, and Interlocking Schemes
Asset Reliability & Preventive Maintenance Strategies
Team Development, Training, and Technical Leadership
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems focus preferred); Master's degree is an advantage
10–15+ years of experience in protective relaying and control within T&D, substations, or industrial power systems
In-depth knowledge of ANSI/IEEE, NERC, IEC, and utility protection standards
Hands-on experience with leading relay platforms (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens, ABB)
Experience with fault record analysis, coordination software (e.g., Aspen, CAPE), and SCADA interface systems
Strong leadership, planning, documentation, and communication skills
Professional Engineer (PE/Chartered Engineer) license preferred