Substation P&C Engineer
Location: Fully Remote (Company HQ in Ohio)
Experience Level: 5-15 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Licensing: PE/EIT Not Required
About the Company
We are a leading engineering consultancy headquartered in Ohio, specializing in delivering high‑quality power system design, grid modernization support, and advanced protection and control (P&C) solutions for utilities, EPCs, and renewable energy developers across the United States. While our main office is located in Ohio, this position is open to qualified remote candidates nationwide.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to join our Power Delivery team. This role focuses on the engineering, design, and technical oversight of protection schemes, relay settings, and substation control systems for high‑voltage utility and industrial clients. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with strong technical depth, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fully remote environment.
Key Responsibilities
Protection & Control Design
- Develop protection and control one‑lines, three‑lines, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
- Create relay setting calculations and protection coordination studies for transmission and distribution systems.
- Prepare logic diagrams, SCADA/RTU configurations, and communication interface documentation.
- Perform short‑circuit, arc‑flash, and coordination studies using industry‑standard software.
Project Execution & Technical Oversight
- Lead P&C design efforts for substation projects ranging from 12kV to 500kV.
- Review engineering packages and provide quality assurance checks for drawings and deliverables.
- Coordinate with internal engineering disciplines-including physical design, civil/structural, and project management teams.
- Support field teams during relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities (occasional travel optional, not required).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5-15 years of experience in protection & control, substation design, or power system engineering.
- Proficiency with P&C design software such as ASPEN, Cyme, ETAP, CAPE, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of NERC, IEEE, and utility protection standards.
- Experience in relay logic, configuration, and settings (SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, or Siemens).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and technical writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with SCADA integration, RTUs, PLCs, and communication protocols (DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus).
- Experience supporting commissioning, functional testing, and relay troubleshooting.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
- Familiarity with renewable energy interconnection requirements and inverter‑based resource protection schemes.
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