Electrical Engineer (Substation Projects)

Viridan Group; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is looking for a Project Engineer for its Substation Protection and Control Design team. This fully remote position involves developing protection schemes, ensuring project accuracy, and managing client relationships. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and 4-8 years of relevant experience. EIT certification is required, with a PE license preferred. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from $140k to $160k annually.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering focused on power systems.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification required; PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection and control schemes and create detailed engineering diagrams.
• Execute relay upgrade projects to enhance power system reliability.
• Perform quality control on engineering deliverables.

Skills

Protection and control scheme development

Quality control and assurance

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

An expanding engineering firm is seeking skilled engineers to join its Substation Protection and Control (P&C) Design team. They currently have under 50 people and are hiring multiple positions to contribute to their growing list of projects.

Title: Project Engineer - Substations

Location: Fully Remote

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and upgrade protection and control schemes, including the creation of one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Execute critical relay upgrade projects to modernize and enhance power system reliability.
• Perform comprehensive quality control and assurance reviews on all engineering deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a primary technical point of contact for clients, providing expert guidance and fostering strong professional relationships.
• Manage project workflows and contribute to broader multi-disciplinary engineering initiatives, ensuring all technical objectives are met.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4-8 years of progressive experience in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems or substation design.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification is required; a PE license is preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Design

Industries

• Utilities and Operations Consulting