Senior Protection and Controls Engineer - FACTS and HVDC
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PAJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Mitsubishi Electric Power Products is seeking a Principal Protection & Controls Engineer to advance FACTS and HVDC technologies. The role leads system design studies, develops equipment solutions, oversees testing and commissioning, and collaborates with global engineering teams. It also supports sales initiatives and industry standards work. The posting requests a bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of FACTS or HVDC system engineering experience, or equivalent education and experience.
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Shape the Future of Power Systems Are you a technical expert in power systems ready to drive innovation and lead cutting-edge projects? Mitsubishi Electric Power Products Inc. (MEPPI) is seeking a visionary Principal Protection & Controls Engineer to take FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) and HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technologies to new heights. Join our Substation Division and play a pivotal role in developing groundbreaking solutions that empower energy systems across North America. Your Role As a Principal Protection & Controls Engineer, you will: Lead Advanced System Design: Spearhead studies in harmonic filter design, loss calculations, audible noise analysis, and control performance for FACTS and HVDC systems. Develop Innovative Equipment Solutions: Create advanced designs and rating calculations for power electronic converters, cooling systems, and large power transformers. Guide Testing & Commissioning: Oversee factory and field acceptance tests, ensuring systems meet rigorous performance standards. Collaborate Globally: Partner with Mitsubishi Electric's global engineering teams to advance product development and share insights on emerging industry trends. Support Sales Initiatives: Assist in bids, proposals, and customer presentations, delivering technical expertise that drives project success. Shape Industry Standards: Represent MEPPI in trade organizations, influence technical committee tasks, and maintain a network of industry contacts. Key Responsibilities Lead and review design studies for FACTS and HVDC systems, ensuring innovative solutions align with industry standards. Develop one-line diagrams and equipment specifications for advanced power electronic systems. Provide technical consultation on protection and control systems, as well as operational methods for FACTS and HVDC technologies. Coordinate system designs from initial concept through equipment factory tests and real-time digital simulator testing. Troubleshoot and resolve installation and testing issues, guiding field engineers and service personnel. Identify and implement cost-saving measures for power electronics equipment and system designs. What You Bring Educational Background: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Power Electronics Engineering with 10+ years of FACTS or HVDC system engineering experience, or equivalent education and experience. Technical Mastery: Advanced knowledge of power electronics, substation equipment, harmoni To view the full job description please use the link below. https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjgyNjM0LjEwODY1QG1lcHBpY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
How this job compares
Set against the 1,224 open Power Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
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- This postingNot listed
- Pennsylvania median$105–184K/yr21 salary ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 46 open Power Systems Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania and 1,224 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Power Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 1,057 postings).
- Education
- 803 of the 1,224 open Power Systems Engineer jobs (66%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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