Senior Substation Protection & Control Engineer (Hybrid)

GAI Consultants Inc.; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work locations

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to oversee design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. Hybrid work option available in Lisle, IL, and other locations; travel to client sites as needed.

Role requires PE licensure, 6+ years in protection and control engineering, and strong leadership in project delivery and QA/QC processes.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• 6+ years of experience in protection and control engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and review of protection and control systems for high voltage substations.
• Develop protection schemes and diagrams (one-line, three-line, control schematics, wiring diagrams).
• Interface protection drawings with substation layouts.
• Develop relay/panel layouts and BOMs.
• Design of auxiliary systems (AC/DC load centers, batteries, chargers).
• Size conduit, cable, and backup generators.
• Travel to offices/substations for site visits and client meetings.
• Review junior engineers' designs for client standards.
• Document QA/QC reviews and communicate results to team.
• Lead tasks on multiple projects following PM standards.

Skills

Protection & control design

Technical leadership

Engineering review

Client interaction

Project management

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to oversee design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for high-voltage substations. Hybrid work option available in Lisle, IL, and other locations; travel to client sites as needed.

Role requires PE licensure, 6+ years in protection and control engineering, and strong leadership in project delivery and QA/QC processes.