PROTECTION & CONTROL

Leading the Way in Electrical Engineering

EHV/BES Power Transmission System Engineering

With over 35 years of experience in the power systems industry, Grid Pioneer Solutions specializes in Protection & Control (P&C) engineering, delivering accurate and dependable relay settings, coordination studies, and fault analysis to maintain system integrity and operational reliability. Our expertise spans all voltage levels—from 4kV distribution to 765kV transmission—supporting projects throughout the United States and the Middle East.

Our substation experience includes both greenfield and brownfield projects, featuring breaker-and-a-half and ring bus configurations, equipment layout and placement, grounding studies, SCADA and communications system design, and detailed system modeling. On the transmission side, we provide planning and engineering services for high-voltage corridors, including line routing, structure selection, and comprehensive protection integration for Bulk Electric System (BES) facilities.

 

Protection & Control Design & Engineering

At Grid Pioneer, we provide comprehensive Protection & Control (P&C) engineering services designed to safeguard power systems at every level. From detailed relay settings to advanced protection schemes and real-time testing, our team ensures system reliability, operational security, and regulatory compliance.

Our Capabilities Include:

Relay Engineering & Coordination

• Protection settings for systems ranging from 4kV to 765kV

• Transmission Line Protection: Design and implementation of distance, differential, and communication-aided schemes (87L, DCB, POTT, PUTT, DCUB)

• Unit Protection Systems: Specialized protection for generators, transformers, capacitor banks, and reactors

• Substation Protection: Protection and control schemes for buses, breakers, and auxiliary systems

• Distribution System Protection: Fault coordination and protective strategies for medium-voltage networks

• FACTS Protection: Tailored protection for Flexible AC Transmission Systems

• Wide-Area Schemes & RAS: System Integrity Protection Schemes (SIPS) and Remedial Action Schemes (RAS)

System Testing & Simulation:

• Real-Time Digital Simulation (RTDS): Validation of protection logic and system behavior

• Transient Stability & Event Analysis: Disturbance modeling and root cause investigation

• Secondary Injection Testing: Functional verification of protection relays and control circuits

Custom P&C Scheme Design:

• Application-Specific Schemes: Designs for lines, transformers, capacitor banks, breakers, and more

• Auto-Reclosing & Transfer Schemes: Enhancing system recovery and reliability

• Volt/VAR Control Systems: Reactive power management and voltage optimization

 

Power Distribution System Engineering

In the distribution sector, we offer complete design solutions—ranging from load analysis and feeder reconfiguration to fault coordination and the integration of distributed energy resources (DERs). We also support generation projects, offering interconnection and protection design for traditional and renewable energy sources such as solar, natural gas, and standby generators, all in compliance with utility interconnection standards.

Low Voltage Electrical Engineering

Our services extend to low voltage and residential systems as well. We support residential building projects with customized low voltage design solutions, addressing power distribution, lighting, smart home integration, and code compliance to meet the specific needs of homeowners and developers.

Complete Power & Electrical System Engineering

We partner with utility companies and engineering consulting firms to deliver scalable, standards-driven solutions. Our team brings deep expertise in NERC and FERC compliance—particularly with PRC standards, misoperation analysis, event reporting, and audit documentation. We are proficient in system modeling and relay coordination using leading industry software, including ETAP, ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, CYME, SKM PowerTools, GE Enervista, and SEL AcSELerator.

Our diverse portfolio spans commercial and residential electrical construction, data centers, and mission-critical infrastructure. Whether it's protection settings, SCADA integration, low voltage design, or full P&C engineering packages, Grid Pioneer Solutions is committed to technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and delivering trusted solutions that power reliable systems around the world.