Senior Protection & Control; P&C Engineer – Substation Design; Remote Option

Join one of the largest woman-owned engineering firms in the U.S., recognized as a Top Workplace four years running. At Primera Engineers
, technical excellence drives everything we do. Our Substation Group delivers high-impact transmission and distribution (T&D) projects for major utility and EPC clients nationwide.

We’re seeking a Senior Protection & Control Engineer to lead relay coordination, SCADA, protection system design
, and grounding for high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV). If you thrive on technical excellence, cross-discipline collaboration, and mentoring others in a supportive environment, Primera is the place to grow your career.

• Flexible work options
  :
  Hybrid or remote schedules depending on project needs.
• Culture of belonging
  :
  Be part a nationally ranked, inclusive firm that values people, teamwork, learning, and collaboration.
• Growth that lasts
  :
  We invest in and support your goals -- professional training, PE licensing, leadership development, and technical programs are all part of the package.
• Comprehensive benefits
  :
  Competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k) match, ESOP participation, continuing education reimbursement, paid volunteer time, professional development support, and generous paid time off.
• Impactful work
  :
  Contribute to substation modernization and grid reliability projects that strengthen sustainable power systems across the U.S.

• Lead protection and control (P&C) design for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations
  .
• Develop relay coordination studies, SCADA schematics, control wiring diagrams, bus layouts, and substation design packages using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or SEL relays.
• Collaborate with physical design and civil/structural engineering teams to integrate bus layouts and grounding systems
  .
• Conduct protection coordination, relay settings, and system analysis using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP
  .
• Review P&C deliverables for compliance with NESC, IEEE standards, and client specifications
  .
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance for complex substation projects.
• Support proposals, cost estimates, and scoping for new substation P&C projects.
• Collaborate with utility and EPC clients to deliver reliable, innovative substation designs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an active Professional Engineer (PE) license
  .
• 8+ years of experience in substation protection and control design or power systems engineering for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms.
• Working knowledge of transmission and distribution substation equipment, high-voltage protection schemes, and grounding interfaces
  .
• Strong technical background in substation layouts, bus design, grounding systems, and as-built design packages
  .
• Proficiency with relays, SCADA systems, and P&C engineering tools (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SEL).
• Strong communication, project leadership, mentoring
  , and cross-discipline coordination skills.
• Experience with utility and EPC client standards
  .

Estimated salary range: $115,000 – $180,000
, based on experience, qualifications, and PE status.

Bring your technical expertise to a company that values people as much as projects
. Apply here or reach out to our recruiting team directly — we’d love to share more about what makes Primera a great place to lead and grow.

Primera Engineers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.