Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Protection and Controls Engineer for a position in the Portland, OR Metro. As a Protection and Control Engineer, you will perform protective relay studies and schemes to troubleshoot and update relay settings. You will develop and configure new relay settings for power utilities, renewable power generation plants, and industrial clients. Your role will support projects ranging from high voltage relay settings of 115kV to 345kV systems, including substation, transmission, distribution, power generation, and renewable facilities. You will create protection and control drawings and schematics while working with applicable software such as ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, MathCAD, Excel, SKM, and EasyPower. Responsibilities + Perform protective relay studies and troubleshooting. + Develop and configure new relay settings for high voltage systems. + Create protection and control drawings and schematics. + Work with software: ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, MathCAD, Excel, SKM, and EasyPower. + Engage in project engineering responsibilities, including client interactions and subcontractor management. + Mentor and collaborate with junior engineers and internal departments. + Support projects of varying durations across the country. Essential Skills + 5+ years of experience in protection and controls engineering related to 115kV-345kV utility systems. + Experience in troubleshooting and performing calculations for relay settings. + Proficiency in MathCAD and Excel. + Direct experience in protective relaying and designing protection and control drawings/schematics. + Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (accounts for fewer years of experience required). + Experience with ASPEN and CAPE software is preferred. + Experience with AcSELerator Quickset, SKM-PTW, EasyPower, ETAP, RSCAD/RTDS is beneficial. + Experience with SCADA systems. + Professional Engineering license is preferred. + Experience in client/customer-focused engineering projects. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $160000.00/yr. Medical/Dental/VisionPaid HolidaysVacation/Paid Sick LeaveVoluntary Life Insurance401K company matchTelehealth Benefit covers all providersMaternity and Paternity LeaveNew Dads and Moms Benefit programFertility BenefitsGender-affirming care Paid Time Off New Year’s Day President’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Day Christmas Day Floating Holiday Community Hours Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Lake Oswego,OR. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.