Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution)

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.