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System Protection Engineer

KnobelsdorffEnterprisesEagan, MN
💰 $85,000 – $130,000/yrFull-timeelectricianhandyman services

Quick Summary

System Protection Engineer leading the design, testing, and commissioning of system protection, control, and communication systems for power services projects.

Skills & Keywords

System protection designNERC PRC-005Control systemsField commissioning

Additional Information

Job Purpose

This role supports the Power Services division by leading the design, testing, and commissioning of system protection, control, and communication systems. You’ll be responsible for developing protection schemes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting field commissioning activities that directly impact system reliability, project performance, and customer satisfaction. Success in this role means delivering accurate designs, dependable field execution, and clear technical documentation—all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you take pride in doing things the right way and thrive in a fast‑moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities may include:

System Protection Design (30%)

Regulatory Compliance (15%)

Field Support (55%)

  • Lead the electrical design of system protection and control projects
  • Design and develop communication systems
  • Develop one‑line diagrams, layout plans, and interconnection strategies
  • Create protective device and communication device setting files
  • Develop, organize, and maintain technical documentation
  • Ensure all system designs meet applicable codes and standards
  • Review, analyze, and interpret sequence‑of‑events data for system trips or anomalies
  • Develop standards and processes for regulatory compliance reviews
  • Create testing and commissioning procedures for regulatory requirements such as NERC PRC‑005
  • Develop, organize, and maintain compliance documentation
  • Lead and support protection and control commissioning projects
  • Support testing and maintenance activities
  • Design test plans and technical specifications for testing and commissioning work

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