Senior Power Systems Engineer: P&C & Substation (Hybrid)

Asplundh Careers; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work schedule

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Georgia to lead power systems, protection & control, and substation engineering across transmission, distribution, and utility projects.

The role encompasses design, studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash), relay logic, SCADA, and networked substation architectures. Travel regionally; hybrid on-site schedule.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in power systems, protection & control, or substation engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Strong knowledge of power system theory, protection principles, and substation design.
• Experience with relay programming and configuration (SEL, GE, Beckwith, electromechanical).
• Experience with networked substation architectures and managed switches (e.g., Ruggedcom).
• SCADA/RTU/HMI experience (e.g., Cimplicity or equivalent).
• Proficiency with power system study software such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SKM, or similar.
• PE license preferred (Georgia PE is a plus).
• Knowledge of IEC‑61850 / GOOSE messaging preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to travel regionally to meet with customers and support field/project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and analysis for transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Perform power system studies including short‑circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow analyses.
• Develop and review Protection & Control (P&C) designs, relay logic, trip schemes, and relay settings.
• Work on substation engineering including equipment specifications, one‑lines, three‑lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and grounding design.
• Configure and integrate substation networking systems (managed switches, LAN architecture).
• Conduct event, relay, and disturbance analysis to support system troubleshooting and restoration.
• Develop and review SCADA configurations including RTU logic, HMI screens, and communication interfaces.
• Interpret and apply utility standards, industry codes, and relevant cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Interface directly with utility clients to present engineering solutions and resolve technical issues.
• Support field activities such as commissioning, relay testing, troubleshooting, and system verification.
• Serve as Owner’s Engineer by reviewing designs and guiding project execution teams.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Protection & Control

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-flow

ETAP / ASPEN / CAPE / SKM

System Modeling & Event Analysis

NERC / Cybersecurity Awareness

Field Testing & Commissioning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Ruggedcom

Cimplicity

Job description

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer in Georgia to lead power systems, protection & control, and substation engineering across transmission, distribution, and utility projects.

The role encompasses design, studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash), relay logic, SCADA, and networked substation architectures. Travel regionally; hybrid on-site schedule.