Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Power & Utilities

Meade

. Lead or support detailed Protection & Control designs for greenfield and brownfield substation projects .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $124,200 - $152,100 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Protection and Control design for substations, including proficiency in developing one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, and panel layouts. Holds a valid Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license and possesses strong knowledge of IEEE and NESC standards.

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Protection And Control DesignElectrical Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseAutoCAD ProficiencyRelay Logic UnderstandingSCADA Integration Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Protection One-Line DevelopmentAC/DC Schematic DesignPanel Wiring DiagramsProtection Relay ApplicationsControl Logic DevelopmentI/O MappingDrawing QA/QCTechnical Support for Relay TestingCommissioning SupportMentoring Junior Designers

Soft Skills

Client InterfaceTeam CoordinationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADMicroStationSCADARTU

Certifications & Qualifications

Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Substation DesignGreenfield ProjectsBrownfield ProjectsUtility StandardsEPCIEEE StandardsNESC Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead or support detailed Protection & Control designs for greenfield and brownfield substation projects
Develop P&C design deliverables, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, panel layouts, bills of materials, cable schedules, control logic, and I/O mapping
Specify and apply protection relays, including SEL, GE, and ABB, and associated settings
Apply IEEE, NESC, and client-specific utility standards
Coordinate with SCADA/RTU, communications, physical, and civil design teams
Perform drawing QA/QC and mentor junior P&C designers and engineers
Interface with clients, relay settings engineers, and field teams during design reviews and construction
Provide technical support for relay testing, FAT/SAT, and substation energization as needed
Occasionally support commissioning and testing phases

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of professional experience in substation protection and control design for utilities, EPCs, or engineering firms
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Valid Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license
Proficient in developing protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, and panel wiring diagrams
Familiarity with protection relay applications, especially SEL 351, 451, 735, and 487
Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools
Strong understanding of control schemes, relay logic, and SCADA integration
Knowledge of IEEE, NESC, and utility-specific requirements
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Employment eligibility will be verified as required by law
Employment may be contingent upon successful completion of background checks, drug testing, and other pre-employment requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability coverage
401(k)
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Other company-sponsored benefits
Potential reasonable accommodation during the application process
Drug-free workplace