Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

The Haskell Company; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haskell Company is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Protection & Control team. This role oversees design for protection and control systems in substations 15kV-500kV, coordinating with utility clients nationwide and mentoring junior engineers.

You will develop detailed design packages, review documentation, and ensure compliance with IEEE/NEC/NESC standards, while coordinating with project teams and field personnel throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), ABET-accredited.
• 8+ years progressive experience in substation protection and controls design.
• PE license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review protection and control system designs for substations (15kV-500kV).
• Develop and oversee design packages: one-line/three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, protection schematics, I/O logic, panel layouts, BOMs.
• Review and approve design docs from internal teams or subcontractors.
• Develop relay protection philosophies and verify compliance with codes and client standards.
• Support relay settings development and coordination studies with protection engineers.
• Provide technical oversight across multiple projects to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, drafters, civil/structural engineers, and field personnel.
• Mentor junior to mid-level engineers; participate in site visits for verification and commissioning.
• Stay current with IEEE, NESC, NEC and utility standards.

Skills

High-voltage protection

SCADA/RTU design

Protective relay selection

Code & standards knowledge

Communication & coordination

Education

ABET-accredited BSEE

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

The Haskell Company is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Protection & Control team. This role oversees design for protection and control systems in substations 15kV-500kV, coordinating with utility clients nationwide and mentoring junior engineers.

You will develop detailed design packages, review documentation, and ensure compliance with IEEE/NEC/NESC standards, while coordinating with project teams and field personnel throughout project lifecycles.