Senior Protection & Control Engineer

Stanley Consultants

. Lead high-voltage substation protection and control design efforts on multiple projects with minimal supervision .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in high-voltage substation protection and control design, including the ability to perform electrical system studies and manage design budgets and schedules. Proficient in creating detailed engineering documentation and specifications while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

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High-Voltage Substation Protection And Control DesignElectrical System StudiesPE LicenseLoad Flow AnalysisClient Coordination

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Hard Skills

Protection Schemes DesignSingle-Line And Three-Line DiagramsAC/DC SchematicsWiring DiagramsRelay Panel LayoutsSCADA DesignElectrical CalculationsFactory Acceptance TestingEngineering Fee EstimatesMentoring Engineers

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsClient InteractionTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

ASPENETAPSKMPSS/EPSLF

Certifications & Qualifications

BSEEPE LicenseTX PE Eligibility

Industry Keywords

High-Voltage SubstationsProtection And Control DesignElectrical EngineeringConstruction SpecificationsIndustry Standards Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead high-voltage substation protection and control design efforts on multiple projects with minimal supervision
Design protection schemes for high-voltage substations up to 500kV
Create or modify single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, bills of materials, and relay panel layouts
Design SCADA, RTUs, and communications systems
Perform electrical system studies, including load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analyses
Coordinate with other disciplines and determine client requirements
Perform site visits for data gathering and as-builts
Write material procurement and construction specifications and evaluate contractor bids
Perform factory acceptance and witness testing and review shop drawings for specification/design conformance
Review client equipment and design specifications for compliance with industry standards and best practices
Perform equipment and conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit/cable tray fill, AC loading, and battery sizing calculations
Generate engineering fee estimates
Provide field support during construction and commissioning
Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff
Manage design budgets and schedules
Support client meetings, site visits, and occasional overnight travel

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSEE from an ABET accredited University
10+ years of protection and control design experience
PE license required
Ability to obtain TX PE within 6 months of hire
Must be able to work legally in the United States for any length of time
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working directly with clients, supporting marketing proposals/efforts preferred
Experience managing a design budget and schedule preferred
Experience with electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF) preferred but not required
Experience with Load Flow, Short Circuit, and Arc flash analyses preferred but not required
Protective relay coordination and settings experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Member-ownership aligned with company performance and personal reward
Paid holidays
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Parental leave
Professional development leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
FSA and HSA
Doctor On Demand
Wellness reimbursement
Mental health resources
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Identity theft protection
Tuition assistance
Professional society membership
Company stock ownership
Generous 401(k) match
Incentive compensation
Profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans
Flexible work options
Competitive pay