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Protection & Controls Engineer

Hut 8
Location
Miami, FL
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering, Procurement, and Construction
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of protection and controls engineering for HV substations, transmission, or utility interconnections (69kV-345kV)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering; PE license preferred
  • Strong hands-on depth with protective relaying - SEL platforms strongly preferred
  • Coordination and fault study fluency in ASPEN or CAPE
  • Working knowledge of NERC PRC standards and utility interconnection protection processes
  • Commissioning experience: relay functional testing, end-to-end tests, and working alongside NETA field crews
Nice to have
  • SCADA/RTU and communications-assisted protection familiarity (mirrored bits, fiber schemes)
What the job really is

The Protection & Controls Engineer at Hut 8 will focus on designing protection schemes and relay settings for high-voltage systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Daily tasks include developing and reviewing schematics, managing relay settings, performing coordination studies, and supporting utility coordination and commissioning efforts. This role is critical in maintaining the safety and efficiency of Hut 8's data center operations.

Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • paid time off
Things to weigh
  • Full-time in-office role
  • Travel requirements may be significant (20-35%)
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