Senior Electrical Engineer: Power Systems & Substation

Asplundh Engineering Services; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,500 - 167,580; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits start on day 1

Paid time off

Fringe benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Georgia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and analysis for utility projects. This role involves responsibilities across power systems engineering including transmission, distribution, and substation work. Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and expertise in Protection & Control. A hybrid work schedule with regional travel is expected, and opportunities for relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in power systems, protection & control, or substation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of power system theory and substation design.
• Experience with relay programming and configuration e.g., SEL, GE.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and analysis for transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit and load flow analyses.
• Develop and review Protection & Control designs.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Protection & Control (P&C)

Relay Programming (SEL, GE, Beckwith)

Substation Engineering & Design

Transmission & Distribution (T&D)

SCADA, RTU, HMI, IED

Managed Switches (Ruggedcom)

IEC 61850 / GOOSE

Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash & Load Flow Studies

NERC / Cybersecurity Awareness

Field Testing & Commissioning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

ETAP

SKM

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Georgia is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and analysis for utility projects. This role involves responsibilities across power systems engineering including transmission, distribution, and substation work. Candidates should have 8-12 years of experience, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and expertise in Protection & Control. A hybrid work schedule with regional travel is expected, and opportunities for relocation assistance are available.