Senior Electrical Engineer

JCW Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Atlanta, Georgia, to lead substation protection and control design projects. You'll manage projects from concept to completion, perform critical studies, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has 5–7+ years of experience and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. This role offers a contract employment type with a focus on high-impact utility projects.

Qualifications

• PE license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• 5–7+ years’ experience in substation P&C and utility systems.
• Utility industry experience highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection & control design for substations and transmission lines up to 500kV.
• Perform coordination, fault current, voltage drop, and insulation studies.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee project deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer – Substation Protection & Control

JCW Group is partnering with a leading energy company delivering advanced utility projects. We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead substation protection & control design and manage projects from concept through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead protection & control design for substations and transmission lines up to 500kV
• Perform coordination, fault current, voltage drop, and insulation studies
• Develop schematics, panel layouts, relay settings, and SCADA integration
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee project deliverables
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

What We’re Looking For

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering (PE license or ability to obtain within 1 year)
• 5–7+ years’ experience in substation P&C and utility systems
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Utility industry experience highly desired

Employment Type

Contract

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Advance your career working on high‑impact utility projects with a collaborative, innovative team.

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