Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution)
micro1
At a glance
Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution) is a remote engineering opening at micro1. The posting places it in Remote. The post date on the listing is 4 Nov 2026. No deadline is filled in on the listing. The notes below are written by Akazi. The advertisement under them is the employer's own text.
- Company
- micro1
- Job type
- Engineering · Remote
- Location
- Remote
- Deadline
- Deadline not listed
- Date posted
- 4 Nov 2026
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Role Title : Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution)
Role Type : Contractor
Location : Remote
micro1 is engaging Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution) experts to contribute their technical expertise to a customer's project in the utility distribution sector. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
Assess and validate protection system reference cases, including relay settings, coordination curves, and protection logs for medium voltage utility distribution networks. Review and provide feedback on technical documentation related to protective relaying and device coordination practices. Analyze power system studies such as fault current analysis and equipment protection reviews, utilizing recognized industry methodologies. Evaluate and critique the application of protective relays (SEL, GE, or equivalent microprocessor-based relays) in medium voltage environments. Develop detailed, well-structured written responses and rationales explaining your analysis and recommendations. Collaborate with project managers and technical leads via clear, professional written and verbal communication. Support the creation of realistic, diverse scenarios that reflect U.S. distribution-utility or industrial standards for training and validation purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in medium-voltage (2.4kV–38kV) protection engineering within U.S. utility distribution or industrial settings. Strong background in protective relaying, relay settings, power system analysis, and device coordination. Proficiency with SEL, GE, or standard microprocessor relays and associated software. Advanced skill in power system modeling tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, or CAPE. Ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats. Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical rigor when reviewing technical materials and data sets. Previous experience validating or creating technical documentation, protection settings, or relay coordination studies is highly regarded.
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