Substation Protection & Control Engineer – Intermediate

Stantec; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Travel opportunities

Career development

Job summary

Stantec's Irvine-based Power Delivery team seeks an Intermediate Protection & Control Engineer to design and implement substation protection and control systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on HV substations and renewable energy projects, applying your P&C knowledge under senior guidance.

You will develop drawings, relay settings, and construction packages, coordinating with clients and field teams to ensure robust protection solutions. Flexible work arrangements are discussed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience with protection and control design for substations.
• Familiarity with relay settings and protection schemes.
• Experience with CAD-based drawing workflows.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare P&C drawings and calculations for substation projects.
• Develop relay settings, technical specs, and construction packages.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Support field investigations, testing, and commissioning.
• Assist with QA/QC reviews and senior engineer guidance.

Job description

Stantec's Irvine-based Power Delivery team seeks an Intermediate Protection & Control Engineer to design and implement substation protection and control systems. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on HV substations and renewable energy projects, applying your P&C knowledge under senior guidance.

You will develop drawings, relay settings, and construction packages, coordinating with clients and field teams to ensure robust protection solutions. Flexible work arrangements are discussed.