Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Pike Engineering; Marietta (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking a senior engineer to lead protection and control design for transmission substations, battery energy storage, and solar collector projects. You will guide a team, perform qualified engineering duties, manage schedules and budgets, and help drive proposal activity and business development.

Ideal candidates have extensive P&C experience, PE licensure, and a track record of delivering safe, cost-effective engineering solutions in utility environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a practicing engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET- or equivalent-credentialed program OR NCEES evaluation OR Master’s/Doctoral from ABET-accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Responsibilities

• Lead discipline work for projects and provide responsible charge engineering.
• Manage project schedules and budgets for substation protection & control design.
• Support proposal development, cost estimating, and business development efforts.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee designers/drafters.
• Develop P&C design processes including one- and three-line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and settings.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, site visits, and construction oversight.

Skills

Protection & Control

Substation Design

SCADA Systems

Project Management

Mentoring/Leadership

Budget & Scheduling

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering Degree

Professional Engineer (PE)

Advanced Engineering Degree desirable

Job description

Pike Engineering is seeking a senior engineer to lead protection and control design for transmission substations, battery energy storage, and solar collector projects. You will guide a team, perform qualified engineering duties, manage schedules and budgets, and help drive proposal activity and business development.

Ideal candidates have extensive P&C experience, PE licensure, and a track record of delivering safe, cost-effective engineering solutions in utility environments.