Protection & Control Engineer

Company: Paradigm Power Delivery, Inc.
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: February 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Paradigm Power Delivery, a Babcock Power company, is a company whose mission is to build electrical substations and construct or repair electrical power lines while providing high quality, efficient service to our customers, and a safe, healthy work environment for our employees. We strive to give our customers the kind of service and quality product that we would want if we were that customer. Likewise, we want our employees to have the kind of job that we ourselves would appreciate. In a word, that’s our paradigm. Why Paradigm? This is your opportunity to join a high growth industry company where you will partner with our elite industry leaders to drive results and build out a successful power delivery business. This could be your career-defining move. As a Protection & Control Engineer at Paradigm Power Delivery, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability and protection of electrical systems. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining protection and control systems for electrical substations and power delivery systems. Your expertise in protective relaying, system studies, and control system programming will be essential in supporting our engineering team and our clients. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop protection schemes for high voltage substations, ensuring compliance with internal standards and industry regulations. Perform system studies to determine coordination and performance of protective relays. Configure and program relay settings and associated equipment, ensuring optimal functionality. Adhere to project timelines, budgets, and methodologies to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. Collaborate with project managers, electrical engineers, and construction staff to ensure smooth implementation of protection and control systems. Provide technical support during the testing and commissioning phases of projects. Stay current with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes impacting protection and control systems. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in protection and control engineering, preferably in the power delivery sector. Strong understanding of protective relay technologies, settings, and testing methodologies. Familiarity with applicable codes and standards such as IEEE, NESC, and NEC. Proficient in engineering software tools for system studies (e.g., SKM, ETAP, or similar). Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and collaboration skills to work in a team environment. Our benefits cover you and your family on day one! In addition, we offer vacation pay, holiday pay, 401K match, wellness awards, and so much more! Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Effective your 1st day! Wellness Programs and Awards Earn rewards to reduce your premium! Gym Reimbursement and Weight Loss Benefit Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Company match! Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts

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