Project Engineer System Protection - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One is presently seeking a Project Engineer System Protection to join the Trans, Substation & Sys Protect division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations.

This is a hybrid position offering two remote workdays per week. Must be onsite Tuesdays and Thursdays.

This role supports the design, coordination, and implementation of substation protection and control systems that maintain the reliability and safety of OUC’s electric grid.

We are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with hands-on experience in protection and control system design and drafting using AutoCAD, combined with a solid foundation in power systems and protective relaying. In this role, you will contribute to capital projects, perform technical analysis, and partner with field and engineering teams to deliver reliable protection solutions while ensuring compliance with NERC and industry standards.

This position provides the opportunity to work on impactful utility infrastructure initiatives, gain exposure to advanced protection technologies, and develop professionally with a clear path toward a senior engineering role. Occasional field visits are required to support project execution, testing, and system evaluations.

OUC’s mission is to provide exceptional value to our customers and community by delivering sustainable and reliable services and solutions. Click here  to learn more about what we do.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited college or university.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the electric utility industry
• Must have strong understanding of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards
• Ability to interpret Protection & Control drawings
• Strong project coordinator and task tracking abilities

OUC offers a very competitive compensation and benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes to cite a few:

• Competitive compensation
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision benefits and paid life insurance premiums with no probationary period.
• OUC’s Hybrid Retirement Program includes a fully-funded cash balance account, defined contribution with employer matching along with a health reimbursement account
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Educational Assistance Program, to include tuition reimbursement, paid memberships in professional associations, paid conference and training opportunities
• Wellness incentives and free access to all on-site OUC fitness facilities 
• Access to family-oriented recreational areas
• Paid Conference and Training Opportunities
• Hybrid work schedule

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Salary Range: $94,210.39 - $117,763.28 annually - commensurate with experience 

LOCATION  Pershing- 6003 Pershing Ave. Orlando, FL 32822

OUC–The Reliable One is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed through responsible management policies to recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, compensate, and administer all other personnel actions without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information and any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules, and regulations.

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