Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer – Substation Design (Remote Option)

Primera Engineers; Fully; Hybrid; CHF 92’000 - 146’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to lead design and coordination for high-voltage substations. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in protection and control design, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, and an active PE license. This role involves collaboration across teams and mentoring junior staff in a flexible, supportive work environment. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided, including a salary range of $115,000 – $180,000 based on experience.

Leistungen

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits

Professional training

Generous paid time off

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of experience in substation protection and control design.
• Strong technical background in substation layouts and bus design.
• Experience with utility and EPC client standards.

Aufgaben

• Lead P&C design for high-voltage substations.
• Develop relay coordination studies and control wiring diagrams.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.

Kenntnisse

Relay coordination

SCADA systems

Protection system design

Grounding systems

Communication skills

Project leadership

Cross-discipline coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

ETAP

SEL relays

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer – Substation Design (Remote Option) at Primera Engineers

Join one of the largest woman‑owned engineering firms in the U.S., recognized as a Top Workplace four years running. At Primera Engineers, technical excellence drives everything we do. Our Substation Group delivers high‑impact transmission and distribution (T&D) projects for major utility and EPC clients nationwide.

We’re seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to lead relay coordination, SCADA, protection system design, and grounding for high‑voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV). If you thrive on technical excellence, cross‑discipline collaboration, and mentoring others in a supportive environment, Primera is the place to grow your career.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexible work options: Hybrid or remote schedules depending on project needs.
• Culture of belonging: Be part of a nationally ranked, inclusive firm that values people, teamwork, learning, and collaboration.
• Growth that lasts: We invest in and support your goals – professional training, PE licensing, leadership development, and technical programs are all part of the package.
• Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k) match, ESOP participation, continuing education reimbursement, paid volunteer time, professional development support, and generous paid time off.
• Impactful work: Contribute to substation modernization and grid reliability projects that strengthen sustainable power systems across the U.S.

What You’ll Do

• Lead protection and control (P&C) design for high‑voltage transmission and distribution substations.
• Develop relay coordination studies, SCADA schematics, control wiring diagrams, bus layouts, and substation design packages using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or SEL relays.
• Collaborate with physical design and civil/structural engineering teams to integrate bus layouts and grounding systems.
• Conduct protection coordination, relay settings, and system analysis using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.
• Review P&C deliverables for compliance with NESC, IEEE standards, and client specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance for complex substation projects.
• Support proposals, cost estimates, and scoping for new substation P&C projects.
• Collaborate with utility and EPC clients to deliver reliable, innovative substation designs.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of experience in substation protection and control design or power systems engineering for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms.
• Working knowledge of transmission and distribution substation equipment, high‑voltage protection schemes, and grounding interfaces.
• Strong technical background in substation layouts, bus design, grounding systems, and as‑built design packages.
• Proficiency with relays, SCADA systems, and P&C engineering tools (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SEL).
• Strong communication, project leadership, mentoring, and cross‑discipline coordination skills.
• Experience with utility and EPC client standards.

Compensation

Estimated salary range: $115,000 – $180,000, based on experience, qualifications, and PE status.

Apply Today

Bring your technical expertise to a company that values people as much as projects. Apply here or reach out to our recruiting team directly — we’d love to share more about what makes Primera a great place to lead and grow.

Primera Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Other and Engineering

Industries: Design Services, Architecture and Planning, and Utilities