Senior SME, Secondary Engineering - Substations & Controls

Linxon; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision coverage

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Learning and Development

Mentorship Initiatives

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Linxon seeks a Subject Matter Expert, Secondary Engineering to lead and execute protection, control, SCADA, and substation automation for high-impact infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico. You will collaborate with Project Leads, BIM, and Primary Engineers to deliver high-quality, safe, and reliable substation systems.

The role offers significant growth toward Lead Engineer or Team Leader within 3–5 years, with strong emphasis on technical excellence and client trust across the region.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years’ experience or a Master’s with 3+ years.
• Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) certification is preferred.
• Experience with ETAP and SEL protective relays is required.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation and MS Office is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead secondary engineering for AIS/GIS, BESS, rail, data center, and wind projects.
• Develop specifications, BOMs, and coordinated designs for procurement and construction.
• Resolve vendor design issues early for cost-effective, integrated solutions.
• Provide protection, control, SCADA, and automation guidance to improve performance.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and project teams to address technical challenges.
• Review designs, support testing, and ensure quality and construction-ready deliverables.

Skills

ETAP tools

SEL protection tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Power systems knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Linxon seeks a Subject Matter Expert, Secondary Engineering to lead and execute protection, control, SCADA, and substation automation for high-impact infrastructure projects in Puerto Rico. You will collaborate with Project Leads, BIM, and Primary Engineers to deliver high-quality, safe, and reliable substation systems.

The role offers significant growth toward Lead Engineer or Team Leader within 3–5 years, with strong emphasis on technical excellence and client trust across the region.