Senior Engineer – Protection & Control

Jobtailor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Substation Protection & Control design engineer based in Raleigh. The role involves developing relay protection schemes, control philosophies, and detailed engineering calculations for transmission and distribution substations.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare procurement and construction documentation, and lead QA/QC reviews. Strong communication and leadership are essential for mentoring junior engineers and ensuring project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 7–10 years of experience in Substation Protection & Control design engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent document management and organization skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection and control systems using applicable codes and client standards.
• Develop protective relaying and control system designs for transmission and distribution substations.
• Develop relay protection schemes, relay settings criteria, control philosophies, and engineering calculations.
• Create equipment and material specifications, design scopes, and cost estimates.
• Complete conceptual protection and control designs and layouts for new and existing substation facilities.
• Prepare support documentation for procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations/maintenance.
• Lead and participate in client meetings and job site visits.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Lead compliance with QA/QC processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers and review calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Substation Protection & Control Design

Relay Protection Schemes

Engineering Calculations

Project Management

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Design substation protection and control systems using applicable codes and client standards


• Develop protective relaying and control system designs for transmission and distribution substations


• Develop relay protection schemes, relay settings criteria, control philosophies, and engineering calculations


• Create equipment and material specifications, design scopes, and cost estimates


• Complete conceptual protection and control designs and layouts for new and existing substation facilities


• Prepare support documentation for procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations/maintenance


• Lead and participate in client meetings and job site visits


• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors


• Lead compliance with QA/QC processes, including technical review and approval of engineering design packages


• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers and review calculations, drawings, and specifications

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited institution


• 7–10 years of experience in Substation Protection & Control design engineering


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications


• Excellent document management and organization skills


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality


• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and interact professionally with clients and stakeholders

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Substation Protection and Control System Design, including relay protection schemes and engineering calculations, while effectively managing projects and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Substation Protection & Control Design Engineering


• Relay Protection Schemes


• Engineering Calculations


• Project Management


• Client Interaction

Hard Skills

• Electrical Engineering


• Protective Relaying Design


• Control System Design


• Cost Estimation


• Technical Review


• QA/QC Processes


• Document Management


• Design Specifications


• Engineering Drawings


• Relay Settings Criteria

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail


• Organizational Skills


• Written Communication


• Verbal Communication


• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Industry Keywords

• Substation Facilities


• Client Standards


• Procurement Support


• Construction Support


• Commissioning Support


• Operations/Maintenance Support

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office