Substation Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer - Lead, Remote

ControlPoint Technologies, Inc.; Mansfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO policy

Bonus and Incentive Plans

Company Matched Retirement Plan

Comprehensive Insurance

Learning and Development opportunities

Professional Licensure support

Hybrid Office Schedule

Job summary

ControlPoint Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Engineer in Mansfield, Massachusetts. This role involves providing project support within our Substation Protection and Control Engineering team, requiring direct experience with substation projects ranging from 4 kV to 345 kV. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have a strong client focus.

The position offers a competitive compensation range of $118,000 to $175,000 annually, along with flexible PTO, a hybrid work schedule, and comprehensive insurance benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the electric utility industry.
• Experience in utility substation engineering with focus on design packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project support within the Substation Protection and Control Engineering team.
• Lead Project Engineering and provide guidance to the engineering and design team.
• Perform quality control/assurance reviews from scoping to final design.

Skills

Substation protection and control experience

Project Management skills

Excellent communication skills

Client facing skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineering Licensure (PE)

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)

Job description

About the Opportunity

ControlPoint Technologies is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Engineer to provide project support within our Substation Protection and Control Engineering team. Candidates must have direct experience with substation protection and control projects for electric utilities. The projects will range from 4 kV to 345 kV and the candidate will be client facing and interface with the other disciplines. Project Management skills and ability to meet critical deadlines are required. Must be an outgoing team player with the ability to provide client confidence.

Technical Responsibilities

• One Lines
• Three Line diagrams
• AC and DC schematics
• SCADA/RTU system design
• Panel layouts and wiring
• Bill of Material Development
• Coordination with other disciplines (Civil/Structural, Substation)
• Relay Settings experience is a plus

Project Engineering Responsibilities

• Project Engineering Lead
• Provide guidance and mentorship within engineering and design team
• Ensure team consistency with design standards
• Perform quality control/assurance reviewsProject support from scoping to final design and project closeout
• Construction Support
• Strong client focus and customer service
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) is required; will accept candidates with Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) on path to Professional Engineering licensure.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the electric utility industry
• Experience in utility substation engineering with focus on design packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO policy balancing personal time and business needs.
• Bonus and Incentive Plans - Annual bonus and monthly incentives for qualified employees; subject to company or individual performance.
• Company Matched Retirement Plan - Competitive 401(k) Investment Plans that are 100% vested including company contributions.
• Comprehensive Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance coverage.
• Learning and Development - Access to company‑paid training, seminars, and events. For those interested in advanced degrees or certifications, tuition reimbursement is available.
• Professional Licensure - If you are licensed Professional Engineer, ControlPoint covers your licensure fees. If you are seeking professional licensure, ControlPoint covers your training costs and material to support exam preparation.
• Hybrid Office Schedule - For qualified employees, a flex / hybrid / in-office schedule or fully remote option is available.

Salary

The base compensation range for this position is based on education, work experience, licensure, and qualifications.

Base Compensation Annual Range: $118,000 – $175,000