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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager / Associate Director - System Protection Engineering (Transmission/Utilities) DFW and Great - **Company:** Elan Partners - **Location:** Lewisville, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Network Planning and Design - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usb8bc10db772802fbc4d9976313a326fe ## About the Role The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in protection and controls engineering, utility infrastructure, NERC compliance, and technical team leadership, and the ability to drive long-term engineering strategy and operational excellence., * Strong technical expertise within electric utility System Protection / Protection & Controls engineering * Experience leading engineering teams and managing technical personnel within a regulated utility environment * Deep understanding of relay protection systems, substations, telecommunications, metering, and transmission/distribution systems * Strong working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and compliance requirements * Experience supporting utility capital expansion, modernization, and infrastructure replacement projects, * Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university * 7+ years of experience within an electric utility environment focused on Protection & Controls / System Protection Engineering * Minimum 2 years of leadership or people management experience * Strong understanding of transmission and distribution utility systems * Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards and compliance requirements * Demonstrated experience managing complex engineering projects and multiple priorities * Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills, * Master's degree in Engineering * Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license * Experience with protection engineering and testing tools, including: * ASPEN OneLiner * Doble * Omicron * Enoserv RTS * SEL, Client, and Novatech relay platforms ## Description Our client, a leading Texas electric transmission and distribution utility, is seeking a Manager / Associate Director - System Protection Engineering to lead the strategic and operational direction of its System Protection organization. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing engineering standards, protection systems, compliance initiatives, infrastructure modernization projects, and technical operations that support transmission and distribution reliability in a regulated utility environment., * Lead the strategic and day-to-day functions of the System Protection Engineering group * Oversee engineering activities associated with multiple concurrent utility infrastructure and capital projects * Develop and implement protection schemes, relay communication systems, metering, controls, station standards, and line standards * Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, ASTM, NFPA, and other applicable state and federal regulations * Serve as a technical subject matter expert related to system protection and NERC compliance * Oversee quality assurance efforts associated with new and existing utility infrastructure projects * Develop annual performance objectives, long-term departmental strategy, and operational goals * Manage capital, O&M, and E&S budgets associated with the department * Recommend and implement improvements to engineering and construction standards * Coordinate closely with System Planning, System Engineering, Power Operations, Distribution Operations, and Maintenance teams * Represent the organization on engineering, operating, and standards committees * Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and technical staff through coaching, performance management, and technical leadership, Job Description: Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 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