Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

The Planet Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer for a REMOTE WORK arrangement. You will lead protection and control design for high voltage substations and transmission projects up to 500 kV, and develop engineering deliverables for electric substation projects for utility customers.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a Professional Engineer license, and the ability to coordinate with remote team members; some travel may be necessary; a post-offer drug and

Qualifications

• PE license is required.
• Minimum 5 years of protection and control design experience.
• Willing to stamp projects in responsible charge.
• Ability to work with remotely located team members.
• Must pass post-offer drug and alcohol testing per federal regulations.
• Travel as required for client relationships and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control for high voltage substations up to 500 kV.
• Provide technical support under supervision for client initiatives.
• Collaborate in project teams for detailed electrical design and management.
• Participate in conceptualization, planning, and execution of projects.
• Support pre-bid walkdowns and prepare proposals and estimates.
• Produce design packages including schematics, wiring and diagrams.
• Perform standard substation calculations and package reviews.

Skills

PE license

Detail oriented

Remote collaboration

Project multitasking

CAD proficiency

Travel ability

Stamping capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

**Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident**

**No Agency, Third-Party or C2C Firms**

Title: Senior Substation Project and Controls Engineer

Direct Hire

Remote - as needed l

Salary Range: $90K-$185K (DOE)

We are seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer for a REMOTE WORK position within the Utility Services team. The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of substation engineering experience.

This role will be responsible for the protection & control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV. The candidate will prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects for utility customers.

Essential Functions

• Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, and other industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
• Provide technical support for client initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of an engineering supervisor.
• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
• Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Support pre-bid walkdowns with clients and prepare proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
• Prepare design packages of electrical substation systems including single lines, AC & DC schematic, wiring diagrams, AC and DC station service diagrams, communication diagrams, SCADA points lists and other relevant project deliverables.
• Perform standard substation calculations such as battery calculations, voltage drop, CT saturation and cable sizing calculations.
• Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in protection and control design. Multiple levels of Sr. Engineer roles are possible depending on candidate experience
• Sr. Engineer I: 5-10 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer II: 7-12 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer III: 10-14 years' experience
• Sr. Engineer IV: 15+ years' experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required
• Strong attention to detail required
• Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
• Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
• Direct, proven expertise in high voltage projects with voltages up to 500kV is required.
• Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design Software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar
• Capable of managing junior employees project tasks
• Travel as required for client relationship and project needs
• Willing to stamp projects where they are in responsible charge.
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.