Lead Substation Protection Engineer

Responsibilities: - Lead and support the delivery of substation protection and control design projects, ensuring technical excellence and on-time performance. - Create and refine relay one-line diagrams that define protection zones and system topology. - Develop detailed AC schematics that capture current, voltage, and protection device relationships. - Produce DC control and protection schematics that ensure safe and reliable operation of substation equipment. - Design control panels, wiring diagrams, and physical layouts that support efficient construction and long-term maintainability. - Build accurate BOMs aligned with project criteria, equipment standards, and client requirements. - Perform rigorous QC checks on wiring and schematic designs to ensure accuracy, safety, and constructability. - Contribute from early scoping through final design, implementation, and energization support. - Provide technical guidance during installation, testing, and commissioning activities. - Apply National Electrical Safety Code requirements to ensure safe and compliant designs. - Interpret and implement utility-specific standards across all design deliverables. - Partner with design staff to produce complete, accurate drawing packages for every project. - Comply with quality control and safe work practices while maintaining compliance with project scope, schedule, and budget. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, or related degree with eight (8+) or more years of substation protection control design experience. - Experience in leading and executing substation protection and control projects. - Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and clients. - Proven ability to meet deadlines and stay organized in fast-paced or high-pressure situations. - Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and provide leadership. - Self-starter who can take initiative with minimal supervision. - Strong analytical abilities for solving complex engineering challenges. - High level of computer competency and comfort working with engineering tools and software. - Willingness to travel (10% to 20%) to project sites and client locations.