Lead Protection & Control Engineer

Substation Engineering Company; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Substation Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead protection and control design for high voltage substations (15kV to 765kV) across nationwide projects. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and project leadership for switchyards and transmission initiatives.

You will develop one-line and schematic diagrams, perform short-circuit and grounding analyses, and ensure QA for documents to client standards.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in protection and control engineering with a thorough knowledge of applicable theories, practices and accepted procedures.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Ability to quickly develop broader knowledge through performing structured functional assignments, such as collecting and analyzing data related to specific tasks.
• Independently works through individual projects and/or takes the lead role in broader projects.
• Computer proficiency required as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail as well as ability to meet deadlines and complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides estimating, engineering, and design analysis for new and retrofit switchyard and substation projects up to 765kV.
• Designs and modifies relaying one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, relay panels, DC and AC auxiliary systems, and SCADA systems.
• Performs short-circuit grounding and lightning protection analysis.
• Prepares material specifications.
• Monitors budget and schedule for assigned tasks.
• Works in a team environment, coordinating requirements with other engineering and design disciplines.
• Provides technical direction to subordinate team members.
• Holds responsibility for the quality assurance of the documents to the applicable company and client standards.

Skills

Protection & control

Substation design

Relay diagrams

Short-circuit analysis

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is a full-service engineering and design firm delivering high-quality solutions to electric utilities nationwide. Our expertise spans substation, switchyard, transmission, and distribution projects, enhanced by advanced laser scanning and 3D modeling capabilities. We integrate strong engineering fundamentals with efficient, forward-thinking processes to deliver safe, reliable, and constructible solutions for critical infrastructure.

In partnership with Tier 1 Utility Design, Inc. (Tier 1), a certified woman-owned engineering firm, we cultivate a collaborative, engineering-driven environment where ideas are shared openly, challenges are addressed proactively, and technical excellence is the standard. Our team is committed to ownership, continuous improvement, and a supportive culture that values both professional growth and work–life balance.

Job Description:

Senior-level electrical engineering position focusing on the performance of both routine and complex activities and tasks related to the design of high voltage substations (15kV to 765kV).

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Provides estimating, engineering, and design analysis for new and retrofit switchyard and substation projects up to 765kV.
• Designs and modifies relaying one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, relay panels, DC and AC auxiliary systems, and SCADA systems.
• Performs short-circuit grounding and lightning protection analysis.
• Prepares material specifications.
• Monitors budget and schedule for assigned tasks.
• Works in a team environment, coordinating requirements with other engineering and design disciplines.
• Provides technical direction to subordinate team members.
• Holds responsibility for the quality assurance of the documents to the applicable company and client standards.

Desired Education, Experience, and Training:

• BSEE or MSEE.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in protection and control engineering with a thorough knowledge of applicable theories, practices and accepted procedures.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Ability to quickly develop broader knowledge through performing structured functional assignments, such as collecting and analyzing data related to specific tasks.
• Independently works through individual projects and/or takes the lead role in broader projects.
• Computer proficiency required as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail as well as ability to meet deadlines and complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.