Substation P&C Engineer (REMOTE)

1872 Consulting; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a mid-level Substation Protection & Control Engineer to support substation projects across the U.S. This remote position involves designing protection systems, producing engineering drawings, and supporting QA and commissioning. Candidates must have a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, a PE license, and 5–8 years of relevant experience. The role offers a salary range of $90,000 to $125,000, alongside competitive benefits such as 401K match and gym subsidies.

Benefits

401K match

Stock ownership

Gym subsidies

Paid volunteer leave

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of substation protection and control design experience.
• Experience with relay logic, QA reviews, and field commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop one-line, relay/metering, and AC/DC schematic diagrams.
• Design protection relaying schemes for bus, transformer, and transmission systems.
• Create bill of materials and document field markups for as-builts.
• Review and QA all P&C documents.
• Assist in commissioning and relay settings analysis.
• Communicate effectively with clients, project engineers, and internal team members.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in MicroStation

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

PE license

Job description

Substation P&C Engineer (REMOTE)

Company Summary: This full-service engineering firm is nationally recognized for its innovation in utility and infrastructure solutions. With a strong focus on learning, collaboration, and technical excellence, the company supports electric and gas utilities, renewables, and industrial clients. Team members thrive in a flexible, supportive environment with a commitment to career growth and quality engineering.

Position Summary

We are seeking a mid-level Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to support substation projects across the U.S. The role includes designing protection systems, producing engineering drawings and documentation, and supporting QA and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop one-line, relay/metering, and AC/DC schematic diagrams
• Design protection relaying schemes for bus, transformer, and transmission systems
• Create bill of materials and document field markups for as-builts
• Review and QA all P&C documents
• Assist in commissioning and relay settings analysis
• Communicate effectively with clients, project engineers, and internal team members

Requirements

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• PE license required
• 5–8 years of substation protection and control design experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Experience with relay logic, QA reviews, and field commissioning
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $125,000 based on experience
• 401K match, stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies
• Paid volunteer and parental leave, continuing education support