Senior Engineer (Protection Solutions)

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer works within S&C Electric Company’s Global Power System Solutions organization, on the Automation & Protection team. The team delivers protection, control, and automation projects from pre-sale through post-commissioning support, including solution development, design, programming, testing, and implementation. It also provides specialized tier 3 technical support. The role works with internal and external stakeholders to configure, test, and support protection and control systems for electrical distribution networks and related communications, including integrating S&C switchgear with third-party IEDs. The Senior Engineer serves as technical lead on complex medium-voltage protection and control projects, supports distribution automation and source-transfer applications, and contributes to proposals, commissioning, customer support, training, and standard work practices. The role mentors junior engineers, coordinates with teams across the organization, communicates project status, and champions safe work practices. The position is on-site, with a flexible start time and a stated schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Travel is required as needed, up to 10%, including overnight and infrequent weekend travel. S&C Electric describes itself as a 100% employee-owned company since 2012 and a provider of products and services supporting grid resilience, reliability, and clean-energy transition. The role’s estimated annual base salary range is $116,534–$154,413 and is eligible for the annual incentive plan, subject to eligibility criteria.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience with electric transmission and distribution systems, specifically automation and protection and control systems.
In-depth knowledge and experience with utility and commercial/industrial best practices for medium-voltage applications.
Hands-on experience developing, configuring, programming, testing, or commissioning microprocessor-based protective relays/IEDs and associated protection and control schemes.
Detailed knowledge of communications protocols and standards such as DNP 3.0 and IEC 61850.
Detailed knowledge of industry standards, including IEEE, IEC, and NFPA.
Proficient computer skills, including Oracle and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Familiarity with site-based safety protocols and experience interacting with de-energized medium-voltage switchgear.
Strong analytical skills and ability to assess data, make informed decisions, and creatively solve complex problems.
Ability to foster trust, respect, and collaboration with diverse audiences, and build meaningful relationships in person and remotely.
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to present effectively to a range of audiences, from small in-person groups to large conferences and formal presentations.
Ability to communicate persuasively and influence outcomes with customers and internal stakeholders.
Organizational, planning, and project-management skills, including coordinating resources and managing a heavy volume of diverse projects and assignments.
Ability to act as a technical leader and train other team members.
Proactive, self-motivated approach and commitment to continuing technical and project-management education and skill development.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.
Demonstrated experience with CRM systems and maintaining and using data for reporting.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of S&C automation products and services.
Experience with Salesforce CRM.
Master’s degree in Power Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in complex project design, execution, and Factory Acceptance Testing of medium-voltage power-system protection and control schemes using microprocessor-based IEDs and automation controllers.
Develop, test, and support commissioning of distribution automation and source-transfer applications for utility and commercial/industrial customers.
Support proposal development by providing detailed cost estimates and technical insights.
Support Field Service with complex commissioning and provide post-commissioning customer support.
Apply industry standards and communication protocols to protection and control projects.
Create training materials and lead training sessions for customers and S&C team members.
Stay current on technology, products, systems, and features and apply that knowledge to projects.
Mentor junior engineers through technical guidance, feedback, regular touch points, and collaborative projects.
Develop standard work practices to improve consistency, simplify design, and increase project execution efficiency.
Follow S&C and industry safety practices and promote safe work practices among junior engineers.
Maintain cross-functional relationships and coordinate shared initiatives with teams including PSS, sales, engineering, product development, operations, and safety.
Provide status updates and reports to leadership and project teams at an agreed cadence.
Participate in other PSS projects and activities as required by leadership.
Comply with applicable company policies and rules.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance, attend required meetings, communicate respectfully, and drive a car or other vehicle.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.