Senior Substation Protection and Controls Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to design and plan substation protection and control projects for electric utilities at 12 kV up to 500 kV. The role involves digital logic design, AC & DC circuits, and integration with renewable energy generation.

Fully Remote work – candidates may work from anywhere, but must be located in the Denver, CO or Minneapolis, MN area and be willing to travel to customer sites.

Sign‑on bonuses and relocation assistance are available. Managers will support career development including:

• Engineer in Training Certificate (EIT)
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Technical & Non‑Technical Training Opportunities
• Leadership Opportunities
• Mentorship & Training Opportunities
• Opportunity to Lead, Grow, and Inspire a Dynamic Team

• Design Relay One‑Line, Three‑Line AC and DC protection schematics
• Develop panel layouts, wiring designs, and bills of materials
• Perform quality‑control checks on wiring designs
• Support projects from scoping to final design and implementation
• Assist in construction support
• Apply the National Electrical Safety Code and client standards to all designs
• Collaborate with designers and drafter to produce required drawings

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• At least two (2+) years of substation protection and control design or field testing/commissioning experience
• Experience executing substation protection and control projects
• Strong communication skills and ability to interact with internal team and clients
• Ability to read and design one‑line, three‑line, AC/DC schematic, and wiring drawings
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Collaborative and leadership skills in a team environment
• Self‑starter who can work independently with minimal direction
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
• High computer competency
• Willingness to travel to project/client sites and headquarters

• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience performing quality‑control checks on small substation protection and control design projects
• Experience using CAD tools
• Master’s degree in a related field
• Field testing/commissioning experience

This position requires compliance with quality control, safety practices, project scope, schedule, and budget. Successful candidates will join a design team of engineers, designers, and CAD technicians to deliver compliant, client‑standard aligned solutions.