Principal Engineer - Substation Virtualization & Grid Automation

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC); Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 194,000 - 324,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC) in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Principal Engineer- Protection & Automation Strategy to lead modernization of protection, automation, and control systems for a major utility client.

This hybrid role requires driving grid technology initiatives, virtualization, and integration of inverter-based resources. The position emphasizes senior technical leadership, with responsibilities to shape strategic direction and ensure cyber-secure implementations

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent.
• 16+ years of power systems engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in substation protection & control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead Substation Virtualization initiatives and strategy roadmaps.
• Ensure standards and CIP/NERC O&P compliance including cybersecurity.

Skills

Substation virtualization

Protection & control systems

Leadership/strategy

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree or equivalent

16+ years of power systems engineering experience

Tools

ASPEN

ETAP

SKM

PSS/E

PSLF

IEC 61850

Job description

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC) in Tempe, AZ is seeking a Principal Engineer- Protection & Automation Strategy to lead modernization of protection, automation, and control systems for a major utility client.

This hybrid role requires driving grid technology initiatives, virtualization, and integration of inverter-based resources. The position emphasizes senior technical leadership, with responsibilities to shape strategic direction and ensure cyber-secure implementations