Senior Substation Relay and Control Engineer

isginc; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ISG is seeking a Senior Substation Relay and Controls Engineer to lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems for high‑voltage transmission and distribution substations supporting FirstEnergy. You will develop and review diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts while guiding project teams.

In ISG’s Energy Business Unit, you will mentor junior staff, solve complex engineering challenges, and help deliver safe, reliable, and compliant grid designs that meet

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations.
• Develop and review one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, equipment lists, and other critical design deliverables.
• Serve as a technical resource for clients and project teams.
• Solve complex engineering challenges and mentor junior staff.
• Deliver safe, reliable, and compliant grid designs that support the electric system.

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Substation Relay and Controls Engineer to lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations supporting one of ISG's longstanding clients, FirstEnergy. In this role, you will develop and review one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, equipment lists, and other critical design deliverables while serving as a technical resource for clients and project teams. You will solve complex engineering challenges, mentor junior staff, and help deliver safe, reliable, and compliant designs that support the electric grid.

Within our Energy Business Unit, ISG’s Power Group plays a vital role in delivering resilient infrastructure solutions, supporting projects and clients nationwide.

We operate as a one-profit-center firm and we work as one team across all offices, sharing resources, expertise, and opportunities to best serve our clients and support our employee owners. Regardless of where this position is posted, we encourage all qualified candidates from any ISG geography to apply.

Similar projects and initiatives you may contribute to as part of this role:

• Substation Upgrades
• Electrical Substation Misoperated Line Terminal Improvements
• FAC-008 Facility Rating Projects