Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer – Substation Design (Remote Option)

Primera Engineers is a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that believes in collaboration, learning, and innovation. They are seeking an experienced Senior Protection & Control Engineer to lead the design of high-voltage substations and mentor early-career engineers, ensuring compliance and quality in project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and perform protection and control (P&C) design for high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) in transmission and distribution networks
• Create relay coordination studies, SCADA schematics, control wiring diagrams using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, and SEL relays
• Partner with physical design and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs, and schedule adherence
• Conduct protection coordination, relay settings, and system analysis using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP
• Review P&C deliverables for compliance with NESC, IEEE, and client standards
• Mentor and inspire early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration — you’ll be a technical leader and a role model
• Support proposal efforts and provide input on project scoping, schedule, and cost estimating for new projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license
• 8+ years of experience in protection & control or power systems engineering for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms
• Proficiency with relays, SCADA systems, and protection engineering tools (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SEL)
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation layouts, grounding, and protection schemes
• Excellent communication, project leadership, and mentoring skills with a strong eye for detail and quality
• A genuine passion for innovation and helping shape the next generation of substation engineers