Substation Protection Lead Engineer

About the Opportunity A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking a Lead Protection & Control Engineer to support its Substation Protection & Control team. This role requires hands-on experience delivering protection and control design projects for electric utilities, spanning voltage levels from 4kV through 345kV. The position is client-facing and involves cross-disciplinary coordination across engineering teams. Strong project leadership, communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines are critical. The ideal candidate is collaborative, proactive, and capable of building client confidence. Key Technical Responsibilities Develop and review one-line and three-line diagrams Create AC and DC schematic designs Design and integrate SCADA and RTU systems Produce panel layouts and wiring diagrams Prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs) Coordinate with civil, structural, and substation engineering teams Support protection schemes (relay settings experience is a plus) Project & Leadership Responsibilities Act as Project Engineering Lead on assigned projects Provide mentorship and guidance to engineering and design staff Maintain consistency with internal and industry design standards Perform QA/QC reviews of deliverables Support projects from scoping through design, construction, and closeout Provide construction and field support as needed Maintain strong client relationships and customer focus Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) license required Candidates with FE/EIT actively pursuing licensure may be considered Minimum 10+ years of experience in the electric utility industry Experience with substation protection and control design packages Strong written and verbal communication skills Compensation & Benefits Compensation is based on experience, licensure, and qualifications. Performance-based bonus opportunities Flexible PTO policy 401(k) with employer contributions, fully vested Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Company-supported training, certifications, and tuition reimbursement Coverage for professional licensure and exam preparation Flexible work options including hybrid or fully remote arrangements Get job alerts Share Copied to clipboard Related roles Midwest Senior Wastewater Engineer USA USD 115000 - USD 140000 Land Survey Department Lead USA USD 146000 - USD 170000 Fire Protection & Plumbing Engineer III USA USD 105000 - USD 131000 Senior Engineer USA USD 90000 - USD 120000 Estimator USA USD 100000 - USD 175000 W/WW PE USA GBP 100000 - GBP 150000 Senior Water Resource Project Manager VB / Richmond USA GBP 120000 - GBP 180000 Drainage Technical Lead USA GBP 120000 - GBP 160000 Project Manager- Gresham, OR USA USD 135000 - USD 225000 Jobs