Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

Pike Corporation; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering is seeking an experienced Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead discipline work on transmission substation projects, battery energy storage systems, and solar collector substations.

You will guide design teams, perform charge engineering duties, and manage schedules and budgets while supporting proposals, cost estimating, and business development efforts. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience as a practicing engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree from ABET/EAC accredited Engineering Program OR NCEES evaluation of non-ABET credentials OR Master/Doctoral in Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection and control design for substation and transmission projects.
• Develop and review protection schemes for substations and transmission lines.
• Create P&C drawings, one-lines, three-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Oversee SCADA design and related communications.
• Mentor engineers and designers; manage project budgets and schedules.
• Support proposals, cost estimating, and business development efforts.

Skills

Lead engineer capacity

Project management

Mentoring

Team leadership

Communication skills

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET/EAC accredited Engineering Program

ABET evaluation or NCEES recognition for non-ABET credentials

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Engineering from ABET accredited institution

Job description

Pike Engineering is seeking an experienced Substation Protection & Control Engineer to lead discipline work on transmission substation projects, battery energy storage systems, and solar collector substations.

You will guide design teams, perform charge engineering duties, and manage schedules and budgets while supporting proposals, cost estimating, and business development efforts. Strong leadership and communication are essential.