Substation Protection & Control Engineer

ICF

Substation Protection & Control Engineer designing relay and protection projects for distribution substations. Ensuring quality work and client satisfaction in a fully remote setting.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $81,499 - $167,644 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Protection and Control Drawings, including the design and preparation of technical schematics and layouts. Proficient in applying industry standards and ensuring quality assurance in engineering deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Controls ExperienceSubstation Relay One Lines And Three LinesAutoCADEngineering In Training License (EIT)Professional Engineer License (PE)

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Hard Skills

AC/DC SchematicsSubstation Panel LayoutsSubstation Wiring DiagramSCADA And Communication DiagramsDC Systems CalculationsAC Systems CalculationsBill Of Materials DevelopmentTechnical Plans ProductionDesign TechniquesQuality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Soft Skills

Client CoordinationField SupportContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamMicroStationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License (PE)Engineering In Training License (EIT)

Industry Keywords

NECNESCIEEEANSI

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsibilities include, but are not limited, to the design and preparation of the following Protection and Control Drawings:
Protective Schemes
Substation Relay One Lines and Three Lines
AC/DC Schematics
Substation Panel Layouts
Substation Wiring Diagram and Cable Schedule
SCADA and Communication Diagrams
DC Systems Calculations
AC Systems Calculations
Development of Equipment Specification and Selection based on Clients Criteria
Development of Bill of Materials based on Design Criteria
Coordination with physical, settings, and drafting disciplines to ensure quality deliverables
Participate in client meetings and perform site visits for data gathering as required
Interpreting and incorporating vendor information into design deliverables
Apply client standards related to the work
Providing field support during construction
Perform/ensure company’s Quality assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being followed on all design packages
Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering, preferably electrical or computer engineering
2+ years of protection and controls experience
2+ years of experience working with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, and MicroStation
Engineering in Training license (EIT)
Professional Engineer License (PE)
Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Excel, and Word
Knowledge of the practical application of industry standards such as: NEC, NESC, IEEE and ANSI
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of technical plans, blueprints and drawings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!)