Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer

Enercon • Plano, TX

77d • $93,100 - $170,000

About The Position

Our Substation Group is at the forefront of the energy transition, tackling real-world challenges as the grid evolves. With the rapid growth of smart home technology, electric vehicles, battery energy storage, and renewable energy sources, we're facing a new era of power systems—one defined by multi-directional power flows, advanced data acquisition, and dynamic load management. Join us as we help redefine how energy is delivered, managed, and sustained for generations to come. Due to continued growth, our Power Delivery group is seeking a Substation Engineer - Protection and Controls in one of the following office locations: Dallas, TX; Houston, TX.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Substation engineering, with a primary focus on executing protection and control projects
• Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic
• Basic understanding of SCADA design
• Experience with SEL AcSELerator, MicroStation, and AutoCAD
• Strong familiarity with NESC, IEEE, and other applicable codes and standards
• Willingness to enter energized electric substations with proper training and PPE
• Self-driven in time management to meet deadlines and provide accurate deliverables
• Effective communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient with typical office software including Microsoft Windows and Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Willingness to travel for client site visits and project meetings

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in electric utility industry, preferably in fast-paced consulting environment
• 500kV substation engineering experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, with active NCEES record for reciprocity
• Field testing/commissioning experience
• AutoCAD Electrical design experience
• ASPEN OneLiner software experience
• ETAP software experience

Responsibilities

• Design substation layouts and develop electric substation drawings, including single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, control panel layouts, and control building layouts.
• Perform substation design calculations and analysis such as ground grid analysis and design, lightning protection, voltage drop, and conduit fill.
• Develop relay settings for various protective features with the aid of other departments and external vendor relay application engineers.
• Develop technical equipment and construction specifications and work scopes.
• Collaborate with peers to ensure accurate and on-time delivery of electrical design that meets client and industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices.
• Provide on-site technical support for select ENERCON clients during construction and commissioning as required.

Benefits

• Full benefits for you and your dependents starting day one, no waiting period
• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and alternative schedules
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Engineer (PE) license support and incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree