Electric Automation & Protection Supervisor

Supervises, maintains, and participates in work tasks related to the management, protection, and automation of the electric distribution system. Ensures reliable operation, protection coordination, and integration of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), relays, and automation systems within substations. Oversee the work of SCADA analysts and automation & protection technicians to maintain system integrity, operational availability, and compliance with established safety and performance standards.

Anticipated

Start Date:

On or after October 5, 2026.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer.

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Selects, leads, and motivates substation automation and protection personnel, providing clear direction, guidance, and technical support.
• Plans and coordinates maintenance, testing, and commissioning of protective relays, IEDs, and related electric distribution automation systems.
• Supports 24/7 reliability of electric distribution system protection and control systems, ensuring proper relay coordination, event reporting, and disturbance analysis.
• Oversees relay settings, SCADA point mapping, and integration of electric distribution devices into control systems.
• Provides direction on protection schemes, automation configurations, and system upgrades to improve reliability and safety.
• Coordinates with engineering, field operations, and OT personnel to implement system enhancements and resolve communication or protection issues.
• Leads technical discussions on complex system protection or automation issues and recommends solutions.
• Reviews, develops, and maintains standards, drawings, and procedures for relay testing, automation configuration, and control systems.
• Ensures accuracy of relay databases, system documentation, and configuration management.
• Supports capital improvement projects and new substation installations by managing integration of protection and automation equipment.
• Assists with field troubleshooting, operational testing, and commissioning of new protection and control systems.
• Manages relationships with equipment vendors, consultants, and contractors to ensure project and maintenance goals are met.
• Participates in development and management of budgets for protection, automation, and SCADA systems.
• Provides technical training and mentorship for SCADA analysts and automation & protection technicians.
• Ensures compliance with applicable safety rules, electrical codes, and utility policies.
• Leads efforts to maintain cybersecurity, firmware management, and equipment patching for critical substation systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Control Systems, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience in a related technical discipline.

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in electric distribution system protection, automation, and/or SCADA systems, including at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory capacity.

One (1) additional year of the required experience may be substituted for 30 semester hours of the required education, with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

• Electrical protection principles and relay coordination.
• Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and configuration tools (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, SEL 5030, etc.).
• SCADA system functions, RTAC programming, and data acquisition principles.
• Testing procedures for relays, automation devices, and control circuits.
• Electrical theory, system operation, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Control logic programming including function block, structured text, and ladder logic.
• Communications protocols such as DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850.
• Fiber optic and IP-based communication networks used in substations.
• NESC, NEC, OSHA, and other codes applicable to electric utility operations.
• Firmware management, cybersecurity practices, and version…