Remote Substation Engineer – Protection & Control Upgrades

RMS Energy Co, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits

401(k) with company match

Education support

Generous PTO

Travel time + per diem

Top-tier equipment

Career growth

Job summary

RMS Energy is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead the engineering, design, and execution of substation modernization and brownfield upgrades. You’ll serve as technical lead and primary customer contact, guiding projects from concept through delivery with high-quality engineering solutions.

The role requires 4–5+ years in electrical engineering with P&C design, physical substation design, and hands-on experience with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 4–5+ years of experience in electrical engineering with demonstrated design and field experience.
• P&C design experience and physical substation design experience.
• Proficiency with power system modeling tools and relay design.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and support brownfield substation upgrades and modernization projects.
• Develop Protection & Control (P&C) designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Support relay replacements, breaker replacements/changouts, RTU replacements, control system upgrades, and ground grid modifications.
• Update and revise existing electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and documentation to reflect system modifications.
• Serve as a primary engineering contact for assigned customers, providing technical support and maintaining effective communication throughout project execution.
• Prepare project scopes, engineering estimates, schedules, and technical deliverables.
• Participate in customer meetings and provide engineering updates throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, drafting, procurement, and field teams to support successful project execution.
• Review engineering deliverables for technical accuracy and compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and customer specifications.
• Support field activities, commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical issue resolution as needed.
• Collaborate with field teams and other engineering disciplines to ensure quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Follow all safety procedures and standards while working around energized electrical equipment.

Skills

P&C design experience

Substation design experience

Power system modeling

Relay design

Communication skills

Self-starter

Time management

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

SKM PowerTools

ETAP

EasyPower

AutoCAD

Job description

RMS Energy is seeking a Substation Engineer to lead the engineering, design, and execution of substation modernization and brownfield upgrades. You’ll serve as technical lead and primary customer contact, guiding projects from concept through delivery with high-quality engineering solutions.

The role requires 4–5+ years in electrical engineering with P&C design, physical substation design, and hands-on experience with SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, and AutoCAD.