Supervisor Protection and Control Engineer

Engineering Supervisor – Protection & Control (P&C)

Please note, this role is listed as hybrid in our Lewiston, ME, Foxborough, MA, or Boonton, NJ office but may be fully remote for the right candidate!

At AES, you’ll work alongside talented engineers in an environment built on collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. This is more than a management role — it’s an opportunity to lead while staying hands‑on with meaningful engineering work.

As an Engineering Supervisor (P&C), you’ll balance technical leadership and people leadership, helping your team succeed while delivering high‑quality engineering solutions for utility clients across the country.

You’ll play a key role in shaping projects, mentoring talent, improving processes, and driving technical excellence in an industry that’s rapidly evolving.

• Mentor, coach, and develop a team of P&C engineers and designers
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Support hiring, staffing, and workforce planning efforts

• Review and approve protection schemes, control schematics, and wiring diagrams for medium‑to‑high‑voltage substations
• Ensure engineering quality, accuracy, and compliance with utility/customer standards, IEEE, ANSI, and NERC requirements
• Stay current on industry best practices and cybersecurity requirements

• Oversee project budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful execution
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams including Substation Physical, Civil, Structural, Settings, Studies, SCADA, and Drafting
• Serve as a trusted technical liaison between clients, project managers, vendors, and engineering teams

You’ll remain hands‑on in engineering design work, including:

• Protection & Control detailed designs for utility substations
• One‑line diagrams, elementary and wiring diagrams
• SCADA and communications integration
• Cable sizing/routing and conduit design
• Equipment specifications and substation layouts
• Construction cost estimates and scheduling
• Owner’s Engineer (OE) support and design review

Occasional travel may be required for:
Site visits / Walk‑downs / Field support / As‑built project documentation / Training.

• 6+ years of relay/protection engineering or related experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
• Strong expertise in utility‑grade Protection & Control engineering

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within one year)
• Experience with utility P&C standards and procedures
• Background in substation design, relay protection, telecom integration, or planning
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturers such as SEL, GE, ABB, Beckwith, and legacy relay systems
• Experience using AutoCAD or Micro Station
• Familiarity with document control/document management systems

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental & vision coverage (starting on day
  1)
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off & company holidays
• Safety equipment/PPE for field work
• Career growth opportunities within a respected national organization

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where you can make an impact, mentor others, stay technically engaged, and grow your career — we want to hear from you.

Apply today — your next opportunity starts here.

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top‑notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.

As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end‑to‑end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.

At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

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