Senior HV Protection & Control Engineer (765kV)

Substation Engineering Company; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Substation Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead protection and control design for high voltage substations (15kV to 765kV) across nationwide projects. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and project leadership for switchyards and transmission initiatives.

You will develop one-line and schematic diagrams, perform short-circuit and grounding analyses, and ensure QA for documents to client standards.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in protection and control engineering with a thorough knowledge of applicable theories, practices and accepted procedures.
• Professional Engineering license.
• Ability to quickly develop broader knowledge through performing structured functional assignments, such as collecting and analyzing data related to specific tasks.
• Independently works through individual projects and/or takes the lead role in broader projects.
• Computer proficiency required as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail as well as ability to meet deadlines and complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides estimating, engineering, and design analysis for new and retrofit switchyard and substation projects up to 765kV.
• Designs and modifies relaying one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, relay panels, DC and AC auxiliary systems, and SCADA systems.
• Performs short-circuit grounding and lightning protection analysis.
• Prepares material specifications.
• Monitors budget and schedule for assigned tasks.
• Works in a team environment, coordinating requirements with other engineering and design disciplines.
• Provides technical direction to subordinate team members.
• Holds responsibility for the quality assurance of the documents to the applicable company and client standards.

Skills

Protection & control

Substation design

Relay diagrams

Short-circuit analysis

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Substation Engineering Company is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead protection and control design for high voltage substations (15kV to 765kV) across nationwide projects. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and project leadership for switchyards and transmission initiatives.

You will develop one-line and schematic diagrams, perform short-circuit and grounding analyses, and ensure QA for documents to client standards.