Lead Electrical Engineer, Protection & Control - Hybrid

Asplundh Tree Expert Co; Boonton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Aflac supplemental insurance

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer, Protection & Control to shape the future of power infrastructure. The role leads project teams delivering P&C solutions, with heavy emphasis on protection schemes, coordination studies, and field support across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in relay/protection engineering, PE/EIT status, and hands-on experience with substation equipment and SCADA/HMI systems.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Proficiency with protection relays and substation equipment
• Strong understanding of engineering theory, practices, procedures, and NERC requirements
• Experience with IEC 61850/GOOSE communications (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing Protection & Control settings designs
• Performing coordination studies to ensure proper system protection
• Conducting short-circuit studies using detailed system models
• Performing event analysis to support system reliability and troubleshooting
• Creating and reviewing HMI configurations
• Creating and reviewing RTU settings and design packages
• Designing and configuring operating characteristics of managed switches and LAN networks
• Ensuring adherence to industry best practices and cybersecurity requirements
• Leading, planning, and coordinating engineering projects with minimal supervision
• Understanding, interpreting, and executing work based on client-specific standards and requirements
• Providing training, mentorship, and technical development for junior engineering staff
• Leading project teams and interfacing directly with customers to deliver high-quality results on schedule
• Providing field support, including troubleshooting, testing, and setup
• Serving as the Owner’s Engineer by reviewing designs and supplying necessary information to support project completion

Skills

Relay/Protection engineering

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Cybersecurity considerations

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or EIT

Tools

ASPEN

SKM

EasyPower

ETAP

Job description

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) in Boonton, NJ is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer, Protection & Control to shape the future of power infrastructure. The role leads project teams delivering P&C solutions, with heavy emphasis on protection schemes, coordination studies, and field support across the project lifecycle.

Ideal candidates bring 5–8 years in relay/protection engineering, PE/EIT status, and hands-on experience with substation equipment and SCADA/HMI systems.