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 role involves designing protection systems, producing engineering documentation, and ensuring quality assurance. The firm values innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, providing a supportive environment for career growth.

Benefits

401K match

Stock ownership

Gym subsidies

Transit subsidies

Paid volunteer leave

Paid parental leave

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of substation protection and control design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop one-line, relay/metering, and AC/DC schematic diagrams.
• Design protection relaying schemes for bus, transformer, and transmission systems.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

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