Lead Protection & Control Engineer (Substation)

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Role Summary

The Lead Protection & Control Engineer will support Transmission & Distribution substations, responsible for the design and coordination of protection and control systems for utility‐scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and lead substation protection & control systems
• Develop P&C deliverables including:
• • One‐line and three‐line diagrams
  • Protection and control schematics
  • Wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and tripping logic
• Select and configure protective relays (SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens)
• Apply IEC 61850 substation automation standards
• Coordinate with designers, relay setting engineers, and commissioning teams
• Support FAT, SAT, outages, and commissioning activities
• Interface with customers, vendors, and project leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of experience in substation Protection & Control
• Hands‐on experience creating P&C drawings
• Experience with protective relays and protection schemes
• Utility, EPC, or OEM background
• Familiarity with IEC 61850
• Ability to work hybrid in Pleasant Hill, CA
• Willingness to travel up to 20%

Qualifications

• PE license or EIT
• Experience with Aspen OneLiner, ETAP, or SKM
• Experience with data centers, BESS, FACTS, or HVDC projects
• Knowledge of NERC CIP standards

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule (2 days onsite)
• Long‐term contract with stable workload

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