Lead Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design protection and control projects for electric utilities ranging from 12 kV to 500 kV. The role involves digital logic design, AC and DC circuit design, and collaboration with utility clients nationwide.

Remote Option

• Candidates must be located in the United States and live more than 50 miles from the Atlanta, GA office.
• Preferred locations: Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Alabama.
• Candidates must be willing to travel 10–20% of the time to client sites and office locations.

Hybrid Work Schedule

• 2–3 Days of In‑Person Connection : Build relationships with colleagues and clients in the office.
• Networking Events : Participate in industry events.
• Continuous Development : Attend training programs and conferences.
• The Best of Both Worlds : Flexibility to work remotely on other days.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT).
• Professional Engineer License (PE).
• Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Technical & Non‑Technical Training.
• Leadership & Mentorship Opportunities.
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team.

Responsibilities

• Relay one‑line design.
• Three‑line AC schematic design.
• DC protection schematic design.
• Panel layout and wiring design.
• Develop bill of materials based on design criteria.
• Perform quality control checks on wiring design.
• Provide complete project lifecycle support from scoping to final design and implementation.
• Construction support.
• Apply the National Electrical Safety Code to design processes.
• Implement client standards and requirements.
• Collaborate with a designer/drafter to create required drawings.

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of substation protection/control design or related field testing/commissioning experience.
• Experience executing substation protection and control projects.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with internal teams and clients.
• Proficiency in reading and designing one‑line, three‑line, AC/DC schematic, and wiring drawings.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Collaborative and leadership qualities within team environments.
• Self‑starter capable of working independently with minimal direction.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• High computer competency.
• Willingness to travel to project and/or client sites.

You Might Also Have

• Engineer Intern (EI) or EIT certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience performing quality control on small substation protection and control design projects.
• Experience with CAD tools.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Field testing or commissioning experience.

Benefits & Pay

Pay Range: $107,900.00 – $195,050.00. Benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement options.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.