System Protection Engineer

Job PurposeThis 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 DoYou’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%)Lead the electrical design of system protection and control projectsDesign and develop communication systemsDevelop one‑line diagrams, layout plans, and interconnection strategiesCreate protective device and communication device setting filesDevelop, organize, and maintain technical documentationEnsure all system designs meet applicable codes and standardsReview, analyze, and interpret sequence‑of‑events data for system trips or anomaliesRegulatory Compliance (15%)Develop standards and processes for regulatory compliance reviewsCreate testing and commissioning procedures for regulatory requirements such as NERC PRC‑005Develop, organize, and maintain compliance documentationField Support (55%)Lead and support protection and control commissioning projectsSupport testing and maintenance activitiesDesign test plans and technical specifications for testing and commissioning work