Supervising Protection & Control Engineer

Substation Engineering Company; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in high voltage substations (15kV to 765kV). You will work on design, protection, and control tasks for critical utility projects nationwide.

Responsibilities include developing diagrams, relay schemes, and SCADA integration, performing short-circuit analysis, and preparing material specs while coordinating with other disciplines. A PE license and 7+ years in protection and control are required.

Qualifications

• BSEE or MSEE degree required for the role.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in protection and control engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provides estimating, engineering, and design analyses for substation projects up to 765kV.
• Designs and modifies protective and control schematics, relay panels, and SCADA systems.
• Performs short-circuit and grounding analysis.
• Monitors budgets and schedules for assigned tasks.
• Provides technical direction within a team and ensures QA to company standards.

Skills

Protection & control engineering

Analytical problem solving

Team collaboration

English communication

Education

BSEE or MSEE

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Substation Engineering Company (SECo) is a full-service engineering and design firm delivering high-quality solutions to electric utilities nationwide. Our expertise spans substation, switchyard, transmission, and distribution projects, supported by advanced laser scanning, 3D modeling, and digital engineering capabilities. We combine strong engineering fundamentals with efficient, forward-thinking processes to deliver safe, reliable, and constructible solutions for critical utility infrastructure.

At SECo, our culture revolves around collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, where individuals are empowered to take ownership and make an impact with our ever-evolving power utility clients.

Job Description:

Senior-level electrical engineering position focusing on the performance of both routine and complex activities and tasks related to the design of high voltage substations (15kV to 765kV).

Typical duties include (but are not limited to):

• Provides estimating, engineering, and design analysis for new and retrofit switchyard and substation projects up to 765kV.
• Designs and modifies relaying one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, relay panels, DC and AC auxiliary systems, and SCADA systems.
• Performs short-circuit grounding and lightning protection analysis.
• Prepares material specifications.
• Monitors budget and schedule for assigned tasks.
• Works in a team environment, coordinating requirements with other engineering and design disciplines.
• Provides technical direction to subordinate team members.
• Holds responsibility for the quality assurance of the documents to the applicable company and client standards.

Desired Education, Experience, and Training:

• BSEE or MSEE.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in protection and control engineering with a thorough knowledge of applicable theories, practices and accepted procedures.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Ability to quickly develop broader knowledge through performing structured functional assignments, such as collecting and analyzing data related to specific tasks.
• Independently works through individual projects and/or takes the lead role in broader projects.
• Computer proficiency required as well as strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail as well as ability to meet deadlines and complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Commitment to customer service and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.