Substation Protection & Controls Engineer, I

Amped I LLC

. Assist in designing protection and control systems for substations under experienced Electrical Engineers and Licensed Professional Engineers .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing protection and control systems for substations, including relay coordination studies and SCADA settings. Proficient in performing engineering calculations and developing electrical engineering design documents and drawings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Electrical Engineering DegreeRelay Coordination StudiesEngineering CalculationsSCADA Settings DevelopmentEIT Designation

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Hard Skills

One-Line DiagramsThree-Line DiagramsControl SchematicsWiring DiagramsRelay Panel ArrangementsConduit SizingCable RoutingBills Of MaterialAuxiliary AC/DC Power SystemsEngineering Design Documents

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Word Processing SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareEmail Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Engineer In Training (EIT)

Industry Keywords

Protection SystemsControl SystemsSubstationsSystem IntegrationUtility Clients

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in designing protection and control systems for substations under experienced Electrical Engineers and Licensed Professional Engineers
Create and modify one-lines, three-lines, control schematics, wiring diagrams, auxiliary AC and DC power systems, relay panel arrangements and specifications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, and bills of material
Work with project teams to develop system integration of protection, control, automation, and monitoring systems
Perform engineering calculations to support successful projects
Develop expertise in relay coordination studies and prepare protective relay and SCADA settings for utility clients
Communicate and coordinate project activities with project managers, lead engineers, designers, and drafters
No supervisory responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited university in Electrical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) designation strongly preferred but not required
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work closely with engineering and design team members to coordinate the overall design package and requirements
Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work product
Positive interpersonal skills and demonstrated verbal and written communications skills
Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software
Ability to develop and modify electrical engineering design documents and drawings
Ability to perform engineering calculations, including relay burden, voltage drop, short circuit, battery sizing, and auxiliary AC/DC load calculations
Ability to develop relay coordination studies and prepare protective relay and SCADA settings
Must complete the Culture Index assessment to be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as access to telemedicine
Retirement Plans: 401(k) with a company match
Paid Time Off (PTO): Vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off
Paid Company Holidays: Company paid holidays and one floating holiday
Family Support: Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement
Life and Disability Insurance: Basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Scheduling: Remote work options and flexible work hours
Career growth and job satisfaction opportunities