Substation Protection & Control Engineer I

Pike Engineering; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in the United States is seeking a qualified engineer to contribute to substation protection and control design, engineering, and technical support for transmission projects and energy storage facilities. The role emphasizes applying protection schemes, SCADA concepts, and coordination studies, with site visits and collaboration across disciplines to deliver safe, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Candidates should have a B.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET/EAC accredited engineering program or equivalent evaluation.
• 0 to 2 years’ experience as a practicing engineer.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

Responsibilities

• Understand protection and control fundamentals as applied to utility substation and transmission line equipment.
• Design protection schemes for substation and transmission line equipment (bus, line, capacitor, transformer).
• Understand SCADA communication design.
• Visit sites and advise on P&C engineering issues during construction.

Job description

Pike Engineering in the United States is seeking a qualified engineer to contribute to substation protection and control design, engineering, and technical support for transmission projects and energy storage facilities. The role emphasizes applying protection schemes, SCADA concepts, and coordination studies, with site visits and collaboration across disciplines to deliver safe, cost-effective engineering solutions.

Candidates should have a B.S.