Description
We are looking for a Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to join our team. As a Lead Substation Protection & Controls Engineer, you’ll own complex P&C designs across 12–500 kV systems, applying advanced digital logic and AC/DC circuit expertise to engineer solutions that protect the modern grid and enable renewable integration.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the delivery of substation protection and control design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance.
- Create and refine relay one-line diagrams that define protection zones and system topology.
- Develop detailed AC schematics that capture current, voltage, and protection device relationships.
- Produce DC control and protection schematics that ensure safe and reliable operation of substation equipment.
- Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts that support efficient construction and long-term maintainability.
- Build accurate BOMs aligned with project criteria, equipment standards, and client requirements.
- Perform rigorous QC checks on wiring and schematic designs to ensure accuracy, safety, and constructability.
- Contribute from early scoping through final design, implementation, and energization support.
- Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements to ensure safe and compliant designs.
- Interpret and implement utility-specific standards across all design deliverables.
- Partner with design staff to produce complete, accurate drawing packages for every project.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of substation protection control design experience.
- Experience in leading and executing substation protection and control projects.
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients to support project needs.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, contribute to group success, and provide leadership when needed.
- Self-starter who can take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong analytical abilities with a track record of solving engineering challenges both independently and collaboratively.
- High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and client locations as needed.
Benefits:
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure support
- Project Management Professional (PMP) development
- Technical and non-technical training designed to sharpen your expertise
- Leadership pathways that let you take on greater responsibility
- Mentorship and coaching from experienced engineers and managers
- The opportunity to lead, grow, and inspire a dynamic, high-performing team