Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PE licensure support

PMP development opportunities

Technical and non-technical training

Leadership pathways

Mentorship and coaching

Opportunity to lead a high-performing팀

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to guide design efforts for critical electrical infrastructure. You will work remotely with US-based teams and clients, driving technical quality, safety, and constructability across projects.

You will mentor a high-performing team while coordinating installation, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure successful delivery on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of substation protection and control design experience.
• Experience leading and executing substation protection and control projects.
• Strong communication skills for internal and client interactions.
• Capable of meeting deadlines under pressure and guiding teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support substation protection and control design projects to ensure technical excellence.
• Create relay one-line diagrams defining protection zones and system topology.
• Develop AC schematics capturing current, voltage, and protection relationships.
• Produce DC control and protection schematics for substation equipment safety.
• Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and layouts for efficient construction.
• Build accurate BOMs aligned with project specifications and client needs.
• Perform QC checks on designs to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Substation design

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Self-starter

Minimal supervision

Analytical skills

Engineering tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

Ladders seeks a Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer to guide design efforts for critical electrical infrastructure. You will work remotely with US-based teams and clients, driving technical quality, safety, and constructability across projects.

You will mentor a high-performing team while coordinating installation, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure successful delivery on schedule.