P&C Substation – Technical Lead

Role Overview

• Oversee development of protection and control engineering packages for substation projects.
• Provide expert guidance on relay protection schemes, SCADA, automation, and communication system design.
• Approve and stamp engineering deliverables as needed (one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay settings, control wiring, I/O lists, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, IEC, and utility‑specific standards.
• Lead technical reviews, QA/QC processes, and design optimization initiatives.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, physical engineering teams to ensure integrated design.
• Support project managers with technical input, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee resource planning, workload forecasting, and project staffing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of P&C engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Establish training programs, technical standards, and best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support career progression.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for key utility and industrial clients.
• Participate in proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
• Build long‑term client relationships and identify opportunities for new or expanded services.
• Represent the company in industry forums, technical committees, and conferences.
• Contribute to annual business planning, revenue forecasting, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support development of new service offerings in grid modernization, automation, and digital substations.
• Drive process improvements, design automation, and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Power emphasis preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in protection & controls engineering.
• Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes, relay logic, and control systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficiency with industry tools (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, AutoCAD, MicroStation).

Benefits

• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
• Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
• HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
• Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
• May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.