Principal Secondary Substation Engineer (Protection&Control)
Core
Design, implementation, and maintenance of secondary systems (protective relaying, control systems, communication networks) within transmission and distribution substations to ensure reliable operation.
Role type
Principal Secondary Substation Engineer (Protection & Control)
Builds
Secondary system designs, protective relay schemes, control logic, and commissioning support for HV substations.
Domain
Power Transmission & Distribution (T&D), High Voltage Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Secondary substation system design, Protection and control system design for HV substations, Substation automation systems and SCADA integration, Protection coordination studies, Relay settings philosophy, Control logic and interlocking schemes, Communication networks integration, EPC project lifecycle management, Technical mentorship
Preferred skills
ABB/GE/Siemens/SEL relay mapping and settings, Commissioning field experience, IEC 61850 substation automation, National Grid standards knowledge, Engineering software tools (AutoCAD, ETAP)
Responsibilities
Design and implement electrical engineering secondary circuits for HV substations, Mentor junior electrical engineers, Develop design schedules and budgets, Support implementation and commissioning of protective relay schemes, Prepare technical documentation and basis of design, Review engineering work performed by peers, Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities