Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Pike Corporation; Fort Mill (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking an experienced engineer to lead protection and control design for transmission substations, battery energy storage, and solar collector projects. You will guide a team, manage schedules and budgets, and support business development while ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables.

The role requires strong P&C design expertise, SCADA design knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Occasional site visits and client liaison are expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience as a practicing engineer.
• ABET/EAC accredited degree (or equivalent evaluation).
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection and control design for substation and transmission projects.
• Develop P&C schemes including bus, line, capacitor and transformer protections.
• Create and manage P&C one- and three-lines, schematics, panels, wiring diagrams.
• Coordinate SCADA design and communications aspects.
• Mentor junior engineers and drafters; oversee project budgets and schedules.
• Support proposals, cost estimating and business development.
• Ensure design quality and adherence to customer standards.
• Visit sites to resolve issues during construction and modify designs as needed.

Skills

Protection & control

Substation design

Team leadership

Project management

SCADA design

Budget management

Engineering calculations

Documentation & specs

Stakeholder liaison

Mentoring

Education

ABET/EAC accredited degree

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Pike Engineering is seeking an experienced engineer to lead protection and control design for transmission substations, battery energy storage, and solar collector projects. You will guide a team, manage schedules and budgets, and support business development while ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables.

The role requires strong P&C design expertise, SCADA design knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Occasional site visits and client liaison are expected.