Senior Substation Electrical Engineer

Blue Signal Search; United States; Remote; USD 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Blue Signal Search is seeking an experienced Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to shape transmission and distribution systems nationwide. The role emphasizes protection and controls for substations up to 500 kV, drawing on expertise to guide design packages, relay protection, and control integration.

The candidate should have an ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree, a PE license, and 8+ years in substation protection/controls, with strong collaboration across teams and a focus on

Qualifikationen

• ABET-accredited B.S. in electrical engineering with a power emphasis.
• PE license and at least 8 years of progressive substation experience.
• Experience designing protection and control for 15kV–500kV substations.
• Knowledge of protection systems; ability to specify devices.
• Ability to develop drawings: wiring diagrams, relay protection, control circuits.
• Familiarity with IEEE/ANSI/NEC codes.
• Mentor junior engineers; effective cross-team communication.

Aufgaben

• Direct protection and controls engineering for 15kV–500kV substations.
• Develop design packages: one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics.
• Establish protection strategies and relay coordination.
• Guide development and integration of control tech, remote monitoring, network infra.
• Evaluate calculations, design documents, and submissions for accuracy.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to resolve design challenges.
• Coach engineers and promote consistent engineering practices.
• Support upgrades, replacements, and new substations throughout projects.

Kenntnisse

Substation protection

Substation controls

Diagrams (one-line/three-line)

Relay protection design

Electrical drawings & control circuits

SCADA/RTU integration

Mentoring/leadership

IEEE/ANSI/NEC knowledge

Ausbildung

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Tools

SCADA

RTU

Relay coordination software

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Remote, Nationwide (United States)

Our client, a growing engineering organization supporting critical power infrastructure, is seeking an experienced Senior Substation Electrical Engineer to help shape the next generation of reliable electrical transmission and distribution systems. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding technical team, influence complex substation projects, and play a meaningful role in strengthening the infrastructure that powers communities and businesses nationwide. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in substation protection and controls, a passion for engineering excellence, and the ability to guide technical teams through challenging projects. With nationwide remote flexibility, exposure to diverse utility projects, and opportunities for technical leadership, this position offers an excellent next step for an accomplished power systems engineer.

This Role Offers:

• Remote work flexibility across the United States, with occasional travel for project coordination and team collaboration.
• Opportunity to contribute to a growing engineering practice with expanding project opportunities.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to mentor engineers and help develop a high-performing technical team.
• Long-term professional growth through exposure to complex utility and power delivery challenges.

Focus:

• Direct protection and controls engineering activities for medium and high voltage substations, supporting projects ranging from 15kV to 500kV.
• Guide the preparation of comprehensive electrical design packages, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring details, and control panel documentation.
• Establish protection strategies and evaluate relay applications to support dependable system performance and equipment coordination.
• Guide the development and integration of electrical control technologies, remote monitoring capabilities, and supporting network infrastructure to ensure reliable system functionality.
• Evaluate engineering calculations, design documents, and technical submissions to maintain accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders to resolve design challenges and maintain project progress.
• Support electrical infrastructure improvements, equipment replacements, and new substation developments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coach developing engineers, share technical expertise, and promote consistent engineering practices across concurrent assignments.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited institution, preferably emphasizing power systems or controls.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license and at least 8 years of progressive experience in substation protection and controls engineering.
• Demonstrated experience designing protection and control systems for substations operating between 15kV and 500kV.
• Extensive knowledge of electrical protection systems, with the ability to evaluate, configure, and specify appropriate devices from leading industry manufacturers.
• Ability to develop and review electrical drawings, AC/DC control circuits, wiring diagrams, relay protection designs, and associated technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of SCADA, RTU, telecommunications interfaces, and substation control system integration.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NEC, NESC, and applicable utility engineering requirements.
• Proven ability to review technical deliverables, guide engineering decisions, mentor junior professionals, and communicate effectively across project teams.