Lead Substation Engineer – Protection & Controls

Blue Signal Search; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a nationally respected infrastructure engineering consultancy as a Senior Executive Recruiter. This fully remote role offers the chance to lead innovative projects in power delivery design and modernization. Collaborate with industry veterans while mentoring emerging engineers and driving advancements in grid protection and control systems. With a focus on technical excellence, you'll ensure robust design performance and contribute to the resiliency of energy systems across the country. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking firm that values your expertise and leadership.

Benefits

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Savings Plan

Generous PTO

Paid Family Leave

Life and Disability Insurance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in high-voltage substation protection design.
• Strong understanding of substation lifecycle from design to commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation protection and control design projects from concept to execution.
• Deliver high-quality engineering packages including diagrams and schematics.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct quality reviews of design packages.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

High-voltage Substation Design

Relay Logic

SCADA Integration

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

EIT Certification

PE License

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Senior Executive Recruiter at Blue Signal Search

Are you an experienced electrical engineer passionate about the future of grid protection and control systems? Join a nationally respected infrastructure engineering consultancy that is redefining the standards in power delivery design and modernization. This is a rare opportunity to step into a fully remote, high-ownership role where your technical leadership directly supports the resiliency of energy systems across the country.

This organization blends the agility of a specialized firm with the impact and scale of top-tier utilities work. You'll collaborate with industry veterans on challenging, large-scale utility projects, while mentoring emerging engineers and helping drive innovation in protection and control systems.

This Role Offers:

• Full suite of health insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and telehealth access.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Generous PTO and paid company holidays, including floating personal days.
• Paid family leave benefits including maternity, paternity, and adoption support.
• Life and disability insurance coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work and flexible hours.

Focus:

• Serve as the technical lead on substation protection and control (P&C) design projects from concept through execution.
• Deliver high-quality engineering packages, including: one-line and three-line diagrams, protection schematics, wiring drawings, relay panel layouts, conduit/cable sizing, and detailed bills of material.
• Design and optimize auxiliary AC/DC power systems, SCADA interfaces, and communication architectures.
• Conduct system calculations including relay burden, battery sizing, short circuit analysis, voltage drop, and load tabulation to ensure robust and reliable design performance.
• Perform relay coordination studies and develop protection settings tailored to each application.
• Oversee integration of control, protection, and monitoring systems across substations and transmission facilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, drafters, project managers, and clients to meet project goals.
• Lead quality reviews of peer design packages and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Conduct on-site walkdowns and contribute to scoping and field engineering efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance and knowledge-sharing across project stages.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• EIT required; PE license strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in high-voltage (15–500kV) substation protection and control design.
• Proven expertise in relay logic, SCADA integration, and system protection.
• Deep understanding of substation lifecycle from conceptual design to commissioning.
• Strong communicator with a team-first mindset and a commitment to technical excellence.
• Passion for mentoring and a knack for coaching less experienced engineers.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is a leading executive search firm, specializing in engineering recruitment. Our engineering recruiting team has expertise placing high-performing talent in areas such as electrical, mechanical, civil, and telecom engineering. Learn more at bit.ly/46IAFRJ

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