Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Hybrid)

GAI Consultants Inc.; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Generous paid time off and holidays

401k company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to oversee design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. The role acts as a technical leader, ensuring designs meet regulatory standards and project requirements with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

The position offers a hybrid work model across U.S. locations including Orlando, FL, with opportunities to collaborate with clients and travel

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in protecting and controlling substation systems.
• PE license in good standing required.
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and review of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations (69kV–500kV).
• Develop and approve protection schemes including diagrams and wiring layouts.
• Interface protection drawings with substation physical design and layouts.
• Oversee QA/QC reviews and project documentation to meet client and regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead multiple projects to high standards.

Skills

Lead engineer

Protection & Control design

Substation engineering

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to oversee design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. The role acts as a technical leader, ensuring designs meet regulatory standards and project requirements with a focus on delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

The position offers a hybrid work model across U.S. locations including Orlando, FL, with opportunities to collaborate with clients and travel