ENTRUST Solutions Group

P&C Substation – Technical Lead

ENTRUST Solutions Group

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee development of protection and control engineering packages for substation projects.
  • Provide expert guidance on relay protection schemes, SCADA, automation, and communication system design.
  • Approve and stamp engineering deliverables as needed (one‑line diagrams, three‑line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay settings, control wiring, I/O lists, etc.).
  • Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, IEC, and utility‑specific standards.
  • Lead technical reviews, QA/QC processes, and design optimization initiatives.
  • Coordinate with civil, structural, physical engineering teams to ensure integrated design.
  • Support project managers with technical input, risk identification, and mitigation strategies.
  • Oversee resource planning, workload forecasting, and project staffing.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of P&C engineers, designers, and technicians.
  • Establish training programs, technical standards, and best practices.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and support career progression.
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for key utility and industrial clients.
  • Participate in proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations.
  • Build long‑term client relationships and identify opportunities for new or expanded services.
  • Represent the company in industry forums, technical committees, and conferences.
  • Contribute to annual business planning, revenue forecasting, and strategic growth initiatives.
  • Support development of new service offerings in grid modernization, automation, and digital substations.
  • Drive process improvements, design automation, and adoption of emerging technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (Power emphasis preferred).
  • 10+ years of experience in protection & controls engineering.
  • Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes, relay logic, and control systems.
  • Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex projects.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
  • Proficiency with industry tools (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, AutoCAD, MicroStation).
Benefits
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages innovation.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, and flexible work schedules.
  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident, and hospitalization plans.
  • HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available.
  • Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours.
  • May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
protection engineeringcontrol engineeringrelay protection schemesSCADAautomationcommunication system designAC/DC schematicsrelay settingscontrol wiringI/O lists
Soft Skills
leadershipmentoringteam developmentclient relationship managementtechnical guidancerisk identificationprocess improvementcommunicationcollaborationproject management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license