Senior Substation P&C Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Senior Engineer with strong Protection & Control expertise managing substation projects. Leading engineering design and execution with a focus on compliance and mentoring.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeRemote • California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead engineering design and technical execution of P&C systems for substations (typically 4kV–500kV)
Develop and review: Protection schemes (line, bus, transformer, feeder)
One-line diagrams, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams
Coordinate with project managers, clients, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met
Support project lifecycle activities from concept through commissioning
Perform equipment selection and specification (relays, CTs/PTs, breakers, SCADA integration)
Conduct peer reviews, QA/QC, and ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, NEC, and client standards
Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, including troubleshooting
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
5+ years of experience in substation engineering, with a focus on P&C
Hands-on experience with: Relay protection schemes (SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB)
Substation design packages (drawings/specs)
Strong understanding of power system fundamentals
Experience working with utilities, EPC firms, or consulting engineering companies
Familiarity with NERC/PRC standards and IEEE guidelines
Experience coordinating designs through interdisciplinary reviews
Professional Engineer ( PE ) license or ability to obtain
Experience with tools such as: AutoCAD or MicroStation, Bluebeam
Experience in leading project design for greenfield and brownfield applications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off and benefits
401(k) retirement program with a company match
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible work schedule
Company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match
Voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans
HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation engineeringprotection schemesone-line diagramsAC/DC schematicswiring diagramsequipment selectionrelay protection schemespower system fundamentalsproject designtroubleshooting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringcollaborationcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license