Associate Protection and Control Engineer

ATC•Pewaukee, WI

1d•$77,400 - $90,200

About The Position

ATC is seeking a technically curious, safety-focused engineer to address power system challenges, advance digital substation solutions, and support work from concept through commissioning and operation. The role combines power systems expertise, disciplined engineering judgment, thorough documentation, and cross-functional collaboration to help keep the transmission system safe, reliable, secure, and prepared for the future. The engineer designs and supports protective relaying, substation control, automation, and metering solutions, including digital and hybrid substation architectures. The position also develops relay settings and engineering studies, investigates protection and control events, and supports installation, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance at substations. The role includes operational support through a rotating on-call schedule, with occasional after-hours response as business needs require. The work takes place in both office and substation environments.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience.
Knowledge or experience in power systems, protective relaying, substation controls, metering, or data acquisition.
Ability to read, develop, and review schematics, logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and construction documentation.
Analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented approach.
Safety-focused judgment and composure during urgent technical events.
Ability to collaborate across technical disciplines and explain complex information clearly.
Self-directed, adaptable, accountable, and receptive to coaching.
Comfort working in both office and substation environments.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or emphasis in power systems, protection and control systems, communications, or computer systems.
Professional Engineer licensure may be preferred for senior-level positions.

Responsibilities

Design and support protective relaying schemes that detect and isolate system failures, limit equipment damage, and strengthen grid reliability.
Develop relay settings, short-circuit and fault-duty calculations, coordination studies, and supporting engineering records.
Design substation control, automation, and metering solutions, including digital and hybrid substation architectures.
Analyze disturbances, event records, and protection or control operations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
Support installation, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance activities in electrical substations.
Evaluate emerging hardware, software, communication protocols, and technology platforms, and improve standards, drawings, point lists, manuals, and procedures.
Partner with contractors and external vendors to support onboarding, establish deliverable expectations, and facilitate completion of assigned work.
Provide operational support as part of a rotating on-call schedule, including occasional after-hours response as business needs require.