Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Develop protection and control projects for substations serving electric utilities, covering voltage ranges from 12kV to 500kV.

• Design relay one-line diagrams, three-line AC schematics, and DC protection diagrams.

• Create layouts for panels and wiring schematics.

• Generate bills of materials for projects.

• Conduct quality control evaluations on wiring designs.

• Provide support throughout the project lifecycle, from initial scoping to final design and construction.

• Implement NESC standards and client specifications in all designs.

• Collaborate with designers and drafters to produce detailed project drawings.

• Engage with local clients for project discussions.

• Build partnerships with utility clients across the nation.

• Execute electrical power calculations as needed.

• Coordinate with substation, telecom, and civil/structural teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in substation protection and control design or testing/commissioning.

• Proficiency in reading and designing protection and control drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, and wiring diagrams.

• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and clients.

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Capability to work collaboratively in a team setting as well as independently.

• Strong computer proficiency.

• Willingness to travel to project and client locations.

• Candidates should be based in Pittsburgh, PA or within the client servicing areas (PA, WV, OH).

• Must be a US Citizen and able to successfully pass a DOE Background Check.

• Engineer Intern (EI/EIT) professional certification is advantageous.

• Having a Professional Engineer (PE) License is a plus.

• Experience with quality control checks on small-scale substation protection and control design projects is beneficial.

• Familiarity with CAD tools is a plus.

• A Master’s degree in a related discipline is advantageous.

• Field testing and commissioning experience is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Support for obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

• Development opportunities for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Access to technical and non-technical training.

• Leadership development pathways.

• Mentorship and coaching programs.

• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.

• Continuous improvement initiatives through mentoring and project management training.

• Assistance in achieving relevant certifications.

• Commitment to work/life balance.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A culture that values diversity and inclusion.