Principal Systems Studies Engineer - Protection

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Position: Principal System Studies Engineer – Protection | Power Systems Engineering Division (PSED)

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a highly skilled Principal System Studies Engineer to lead protection studies and consulting services for utilities, grid operators, industrial facilities, and energy developers. We are seeking a power systems professional with deep expertise in power system protection, relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and system studies who can provide technical leadership, support complex customer engagements, and help solve critical reliability and grid modernization challenges.

What You'll Do

Power System Protection Studies

• Lead and perform relay coordination, protection system design, short-circuit, arc flash, grounding, and fault analysis studies.
• Develop protection philosophies and recommendations for transmission, distribution, generation, and industrial power systems.
• Evaluate system reliability, protection performance, and equipment protection requirements.
• Support renewable energy, energy storage, and grid modernization projects through advanced protection analysis.

Technical Consulting & Project Leadership

• Lead consulting engagements from proposal development through project execution and customer delivery.
• Serve as a technical advisor to utilities, developers, EPC firms, industrial customers, and grid operators.
• Prepare and present technical reports, study results, and recommendations to customers and stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities and expanding customer relationships.

Engineering Analysis & Innovation

• Develop and maintain system models using industry-standard power system analysis software.
• Analyze transmission and distribution system performance under normal and contingency conditions.
• Utilize automation and advanced engineering tools to enhance study quality and efficiency.
• Support development of technical papers, presentations, and industry thought leadership initiatives.

Technical Leadership

• Mentor engineers and provide guidance on study methodologies, protection practices, and industry standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the Power Systems Engineering Division.
• Stay current on industry regulations, protection technologies, utility requirements, and emerging grid trends.

What You Bring

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with an emphasis in Power Systems or a related technical discipline.

Experience

• Experience performing protection studies, relay coordination, short-circuit analysis, and power systems consulting.
• Experience supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, data center, or transmission and distribution projects.
• Experience leading technical projects and working directly with customers and stakeholders.

Skills and Expertise

• Strong knowledge of power system protection, fault analysis, relay coordination, and system reliability.
• Experience with power system analysis and protection software such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, PSS®E, PSLF, PowerWorld, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of transmission and distribution system operations and planning.
• Excellent technical writing, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with automation, scripting, or engineering tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience supporting renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), or grid modernization initiatives.
• Experience with protection system design for substations and utility infrastructure.
• Active participation in IEEE, CIGRE, or related industry organizations.

Why MEPPI?

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Company-sponsored medical, dental, and vision plans with low employee premiums.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) with company match up to 4%.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation accrual after 90 days plus 12 paid holidays.
• Career Development: Training programs and educational assistance.
• Employee Perks: Profit sharing, wellness programs, and 24/7 fitness center access.

At MEPPI, you'll help utilities and energy providers improve system protection, reliability, and resiliency through advanced engineering analysis and consulting expertise. As a U.S. affiliate of Mitsubishi Electric, we combine global expertise with local execution to support the modernization and protection of critical electric infrastructure.

If you're ready to apply your protection engineering expertise to solve complex power system challenges and shape the future of the electric grid, we'd love to hear from you.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms

MEPPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms. Any resumes submitted without a signed agreement will become the property of MEPPI.

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or (as defined by applicable law) medical condition or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $130,805 and $161,582 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Details of participation in additional compensation and benefit plans, including incentive, medical, financial, and/or other benefits (such as 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits), will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an at-will position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary, as well as any other compensation program, at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or department performance, and market factors.