Protection and Controls - Substations - Electrical Engineer - Remote (U.S.)
Core
Lead electrical engineer specializing in protection and controls for grid modernization, substations, and power systems.
Role type
Senior IC Electrical Engineer (Protection & Controls)
Builds
High-voltage transmission and distribution systems, substations, and renewable energy interconnections.
Domain
Energy infrastructure, Power Systems, Grid Modernization
Required skills
Protection and controls design, Power system studies, Relay coordination, Basis of design documentation, Construction support, Peer review, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
Professional Engineering licensure, FERC/NERC compliance, IEC61850, EPC/Design-Build project management, Plant startup/commissioning, Power systems analysis software (SKM, EasyPower, Etap), Relay coordination (ASPEN OneLiner), Distribution automation, 3D modeling (Navisworks)
Responsibilities
Lead electrical engineering design for assigned projects, Mentor early career engineers and facilitate training, Develop design schedules and budgets, Perform power system studies and protection settings coordination, Generate basis of design documentation, Support projects during construction and commissioning, Review peer engineering work, Attend client meetings
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical advisory responsibilities