Sr Protection & Controls Engineer

Haskell•Oklahoma City, OK

35d

About The Position

In this role, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Substation Protection & Control (P&C) team. In this high-impact role, you'll be responsible for overseeing, reviewing, and executing the design of protection and control systems for medium to high-voltage substations, supporting utility and transmission clients across the country. As a technical leader, you'll collaborate closely with project teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable substation designs while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring the highest quality standards are met. You'll work on a mix of new greenfield substations, brownfield upgrades, and relay replacement programs, from conceptual design through construction support.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), preferably with a Power Systems or Controls concentration, from an ABET-accredited program.
8+ years of progressive experience in substation protection and controls design, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and relay system design.
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
Demonstrated expertise in:
High-voltage substation protection systems
SCADA/RTU/telecommunication design and integration
Protective relay selection (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)
Applicable standards: IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NEC, NESC
Strong communication skills-both verbal and written.
Experience with relay settings development and coordination studies.
Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools.
Field commissioning or relay testing experience.
Experience with design for utilities, ISOs, or EPC firms.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with IEC 61850 and digital substation technologies.
Project management or proposal development experience.
Working knowledge of engineering estimating and scheduling tools.
Experience interfacing with client standards and utility-specific design guidelines.

Responsibilities

Lead and review the design of protection & control systems for new and existing substations (15kV-500kV).
Develop or oversee the creation of detailed design packages including:
One-line & three-line diagrams
AC/DC schematic diagrams
Wiring diagrams
Protection & control schematics
I/O assignment and logic diagrams
Panel layouts and bills of materials
SCADA/RTU communication integration
Construction documentation and sequencing
Review and approve design documentation produced by internal teams or subcontractors.
Develop relay protection philosophies, select appropriate relays, and verify compliance with applicable codes and client standards.
Support relay settings development and coordination studies in collaboration with protection engineers.
Provide technical oversight on multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
Collaborate with project managers, drafters, civil/structural engineers, and field personnel.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers.
Support occasional site visits for scoping, design verification, commissioning, or construction coordination.
Stay current with industry codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC), utility standards, and emerging technologies in the T&D space.