Senior P&C Engineer
Key Responsibilities
- Demonstrate advanced expertise in protection and control (P&C) systems for utility substations and transmission lines, including design and application of protective relaying schemes for buses, lines, transformers, and capacitors.
- Lead the development of SCADA communication systems and ensure seamless integration with substation automation.
- Serve as lead engineer on projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers through all phases of design and execution.
- Apply strong project management skills to develop scopes, estimates, budgets, and schedules for substation P&C design projects.
- Interpret and produce detailed engineering drawings and documentation, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, relay settings, and SCADA configurations for systems up to 500kV.
- Conduct technical studies such as fault current analysis, coordination studies, voltage drop calculations, and installation assessments using client-specified tools and standards.
- Review and validate engineering designs for accuracy, compliance with client standards, and construct-ability.
- Mentor junior engineers and drafters, providing technical guidance and quality oversight.
- Collaborate effectively with internal teams, external consultants, contractors, suppliers, and utility clients to ensure project success.
- Provide field engineering support, including site visits, troubleshooting, and real-time design modifications during construction and commissioning.
- Prepare comprehensive engineering and construction documentation, including bills of materials, yard layouts, electrical details, and installation plans.
- Design substation systems including ground grids, busywork (rigid and strain), raceways, and auxiliary AC/DC power systems.
- Develop and update technical specifications for major substation equipment such as power transformers, circuit breakers, and control houses.
- Coordinate system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems across disciplines.
- Support testing, commissioning, and as-built documentation processes with minimal supervision.
- Willingness to travel up to 25% for site support and client engagement.
- Perform additional duties as assigned, including temporary coverage of other roles as needed.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with resume and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your resume to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.