Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Power & Utilities

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +13 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead or assist in the detailed design of Protection & Control for both greenfield and brownfield substation projects.

• Create comprehensive and precise P&C design deliverables, which include one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, cable schedules, control logic, and I/O mapping.

• Specify and implement protection relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB) along with their associated settings.

• Ensure compliance with relevant industry and utility standards (IEEE, NESC, and specific client guidelines).

• Collaborate closely with SCADA/RTU, communications, physical, and civil design teams.

• Conduct drawing QA/QC and provide mentorship to junior P&C designers and engineers.

• Engage with clients, relay settings engineers, and field teams during design reviews and construction phases.

• Offer technical assistance for relay testing, FAT/SAT, and substation energization as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of professional experience in substation protection and control design for utilities, EPCs, or engineering firms.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.

• A valid Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Expertise in creating protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, and panel wiring diagrams.

• Experience with protection relay applications, particularly SEL (351, 451, 735, 487).

• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.

• Strong knowledge of control schemes, relay logic, and SCADA integration.

• Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, NESC, and utility-specific requirements).

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Life insurance

• Disability coverage

• 401(k)

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays