Senior Protection & Controls Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead and assess the design of protection and control systems for both new and existing substations operating at 15kV–500kV.

• Create or oversee the development of one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, protection and control schematics, I/O assignment and logic diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, SCADA/RTU communication integration, and construction documentation.

• Review and authorize design documentation generated by internal teams or subcontractors.

• Formulate relay protection philosophies, select appropriate relays, and ensure adherence to relevant codes and client standards.

• Assist in the development of relay settings and coordination studies alongside protection engineers.

• Provide technical guidance across multiple concurrent projects to guarantee timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.

• Collaborate with project managers, drafters, civil/structural engineers, and field personnel.

• Mentor and provide direction to junior and mid-level engineers.

• Support occasional site visits for scoping, design verification, commissioning, or construction coordination.

• Stay updated with industry codes, utility standards, and emerging technologies in transmission and distribution.

• Engage in projects involving greenfield substations, brownfield upgrades, and relay replacement programs from initial design through to construction support.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), ideally with a concentration in Power Systems or Controls, from an ABET-accredited institution.

• Over 8 years of progressive experience in the design of substation protection and controls, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and relay system design.

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is mandatory.

• Proficient in high-voltage substation protection systems.

• Experience with SCADA/RTU/telecommunication design and integration.

• Familiarity with protective relay selection, including SEL, GE, and ABB products.

• Understanding of IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NEC, and NESC standards.

• Experience in developing relay settings and conducting coordination studies.

• Competence in using AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software.

• Background in field commissioning or relay testing.

• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and digital substation technologies.

• Experience in design work for utilities, ISOs, or EPC firms.

• Project management or proposal development experience is beneficial.

• Familiarity with engineering estimating and scheduling tools.

• Experience interfacing with client standards and utility-specific design protocols.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to travel to various locations and perform physical tasks including standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting light to medium weights ranging from 10–50 pounds.

• Good hand-eye coordination, dexterity in arms, hands, and fingers, along with visual acuity.

• Must be eligible to work in the United States as specified by the U.S. locations and Equal Opportunity Employer statement.

🏝️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations provided in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008.

• Drug-Free Workplace.