Sr Protection & Controls Engineer

The Haskell Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Haskell Company in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Substation Protection & Control team. You will oversee, review, and execute the design of protection and control systems for medium to high-voltage substations, supporting utility and transmission clients nationwide.

As a technical leader, you will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with project teams, and ensure safe, reliable designs from concept through construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), preferably with a Power Systems or Controls concentration, from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in substation protection and controls design, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and relay system design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review the design of protection & control systems for new and existing substations (15kV-500kV).
• Develop or oversee the creation of detailed design packages including one-line & three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, protection & control schematics, I/O and logic diagrams, panel layouts and BOMs, SCADA/RTU integration, and construction documentation.

Skills

High-voltage protection

Relay coordination

SCADA integration

Protective relays

AutoCAD/MicroStation

Field testing

IEC 61850

Utilities/ISO/EPC design

Project management

Client standards interface

Education

BSEE with Power Systems/Controls

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

In this role, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Substation Protection & Control (P&C) team. In this high-impact role, you'll be responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and executing the design of protection and control systems for medium to high-voltage substations, supporting utility and transmission clients across the country.

As a technical leader, you'll collaborate closely with project teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable substation designs while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring the highest quality standards are met. You'll work on a mix of new greenfield substations, brownfield upgrades, and relay replacement programs, from conceptual design through construction support.

Your Responsibilities will Include:

• Lead and review the design of protection & control systems for new and existing substations (15kV-500kV).
• Develop or oversee the creation of detailed design packages including:
  • One-line & three-line diagrams
  • AC/DC schematic diagrams
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Protection & control schematics
  • I/O assignment and logic diagrams
  • Panel layouts and bills of materials
  • SCADA/RTU communication integration
  • Construction documentation and sequencing
• Review and approve design documentation produced by internal teams or subcontractors.
• Develop relay protection philosophies, select appropriate relays, and verify compliance with applicable codes and client standards.
• Support relay settings development and coordination studies in collaboration with protection engineers.
• Provide technical oversight on multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on‑time delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, drafters, civil/structural engineers, and field personnel.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.
• Support occasional site visits for scoping, design verification, commissioning, or construction coordination.
• Stay current with industry codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC), utility standards, and emerging technologies in the T&D space.

Education & Years of Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), preferably with a Power Systems or Controls concentration, from an ABET-accredited program.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in substation protection and controls design, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and relay system design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.

To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need:

• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • High-voltage substation protection systems
  • SCADA/RTU/telecommunication design and integration
  • Protective relay selection (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)
  • Applicable standards: IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NEC, NESC
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Experience with relay settings development and coordination studies.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools.
• Field commissioning or relay testing experience.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 and digital substation technologies.
• Experience with design for utilities, ISOs, or EPC firms.
• Project management or proposal development experience.
• Working knowledge of engineering estimating and scheduling tools.
• Experience interfacing with client standards and utility-specific design guidelines.

Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

Haskell will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008. The job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessities. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Haskell is a Drug-Free Workplace.