Lead Engineer – Protection & Control

Jobtailor; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Substation Design Engineer in Fort Worth to lead protection and control system work for transmission and distribution projects. You will collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust designs and documentation.

Responsibilities include developing relay protection schemes, performing engineering calculations, and mentoring junior staff. Strong communication and QA/QC focus are required for success.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree.
• 10+ years of experience in substation physical design engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients.

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control systems per codes and client standards.
• Develop protective relaying and control system designs for substations.
• Create relay protection schemes, settings criteria, and engineering calculations.
• Prepare equipment specs for procurement and cost estimates.
• Complete conceptual protection and control designs for new/existing facilities.
• Prepare documentation supporting procurement, commissioning, and operation.
• Lead or participate in client meetings and site visits for data collection.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to execute projects and resolve issues.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance and perform technical review of design packages.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers.

Skills

Substation physical design

Relay protection schemes

Engineering calculations

Documentation preparation

Mentoring

Project management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Design substation protection and control systems using applicable codes and client standards.
• Develop protective relaying and control system designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Develop relay protection schemes, relay settings criteria, control philosophies, and engineering calculations.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement, design scopes, and cost estimates.
• Complete conceptual protection and control designs and layouts for new and existing substation facilities.
• Prepare documentation supporting procurement, construction, commissioning, and system operation/maintenance.
• Lead or participate in client meetings and job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors to execute projects and resolve technical issues.
• Ensure compliance with QA/QC processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers by reviewing calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or a related engineering discipline) from an ABET accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience in Substation physical design engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent document management and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with clients and stakeholders.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing substation protection and control systems, including relay protection schemes and engineering calculations, while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and client standards. Proficient in managing multiple projects and mentoring junior engineers within a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Substation Physical Design Engineering
• Relay Protection Schemes
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Project Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering
• Protective Relaying Design
• Engineering Calculations
• Equipment Specifications
• Cost Estimation
• QA/QC Processes
• Control System Design
• Documentation Preparation
• Technical Review
• Mentoring

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Substation Design
• Transmission and Distribution
• Client Standards
• Engineering Data
• Construction Commissioning

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• Microsoft Office