Substation Protection & Controls Project Engineer, PE License Required

Amped I LLC

Substation Protection & Controls Project Engineer leading electrical substation design projects. Collaborate with teams and mentor entry-level engineers while working remotely.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $149,100 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in relay protection and control design for high voltage substations, with a strong understanding of project lifecycle and technical communication. Capable of managing multi-discipline engineering projects and mentoring team members effectively.

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Relay Protection And Control DesignSubstation Project LifecycleProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseTechnical CommunicationProject Cost Estimation

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Hard Skills

Design DocumentsControl SchematicsWiring DiagramsRelay Coordination StudiesSCADA System DevelopmentBasic CalculationsAuxiliary AC And DC Power SystemsSystem IntegrationProject ManagementSite Walk-Downs

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedTeachingTrainingMentoringEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseBachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringMS Engineering (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

High Voltage SubstationsUtility LevelMulti-Discipline EngineeringClient CoordinationProject Proposals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create/modify design documents and drawings for a project, including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics and wiring diagrams, relay panel arrangements and specifications, conduit and cable sizing/routing, and generating bills of material
Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems
Develop SCADA system and communications interfaces
Work with various project teams to fully develop system integration of protection, control, and monitoring systems
Perform basic calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, and short circuit calculations
Perform relay coordination studies and prepare relay settings
Effectively communicate and coordinate project activities with Project Managers, clients, designers and drafters as needed
Single point of contact with clients on technical issues
Multi-discipline engineering
Manages project work from all technical aspects
Ability to review engineering of the entire project
Creates project cost estimates and proposals for new project work
Performs site walk-downs independently to scope project requirements
Produce scope documents based on client requests and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong understanding of a substation project lifecycle at the utility level
Excellent technical communication and detail-oriented work practices
High comfort level with teaching, training, and mentoring team members
Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited university in Electrical Engineering
Engineering Technology degrees considered in combination with industry experience
Professional Engineer (PE) License required, MS Engineering preferred, but not required
Ability to obtain PE License in additional states/jurisdictions based on client requirements
Minimum 6 years experience in relay protection and control design of high voltage 12-500 kV substations.

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.