Substation Protection & Controls Engineer I

Amped I • Chicago, IL

1d • Remote

About The Position

Amped I LLC is a design and engineering firm specializing in power infrastructure projects for utilities, industry, government, and commercial facilities. The Engineer I role is an entry-level, full-time, permanent position that is fully remote, with work from home Monday through Friday. Under the guidance of experienced electrical engineers, the engineer assists in designing substation protection and control systems. Amped I emphasizes career growth, job satisfaction, accountability, collaboration, positive energy, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work closely with engineering and design team members to coordinate the overall design package and requirements.
• Take personal responsibility for the quality and accuracy of work.
• Positive interpersonal skills and demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and email software.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) designation is strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work under experienced Electrical Engineers and Licensed Professional Engineers to learn to create and modify project design documents and drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, control schematics and wiring diagrams, auxiliary AC and DC power systems, relay panel arrangements and specifications, conduit and cable sizing and routing, and bills of material.
• Work with project teams to develop system integration for protection, control, automation, and monitoring systems.
• Learn to perform engineering calculations such as relay burden, voltage drop, short circuit, battery sizing, and auxiliary AC and DC load tabulations.
• Develop expertise in performing relay coordination studies and preparing protective relay and SCADA settings for utility clients.
• Communicate and coordinate project activities with project managers, lead engineers, designers, and drafters as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with access to telemedicine.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off, including vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off.
• Company-paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• Paid leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Remote work options and flexible work hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level