Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Substation Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and execute protection and control (P&C) design for high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) within transmission and distribution networks.

• Develop relay coordination studies, SCADA schematics, and control wiring diagrams utilizing tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, and SEL relays.

• Collaborate with physical design and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure the creation of high-quality, constructible designs while adhering to project schedules.

• Perform protection coordination, relay settings, and system analysis using tools like ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.

• Assess P&C deliverables to ensure compliance with NESC, IEEE, and client standards.

• Guide and motivate early-career engineers, promoting technical development and team collaboration — you will be a technical leader and a role model.

• Assist in proposal initiatives and provide insights on project scoping, timelines, and cost estimation for new projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering along with an active PE license.

• Over 8 years of experience in protection & control or power systems engineering for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms.

• Expertise in relays, SCADA systems, and protection engineering tools (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SEL).

• In-depth understanding of high-voltage substation layouts, grounding techniques, and protection schemes.

• Strong communication, project leadership, and mentoring abilities, coupled with a keen attention to detail and quality.

• A genuine enthusiasm for innovation and a commitment to shaping the future of substation engineering.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation.

• Profit sharing.

• 401(k) match.

• ESOP participation.

• Continuing education reimbursement.

• Paid volunteer time.

• Professional development support.

• Generous paid time off.