Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

EVS, Inc.•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•$75,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At EVS, we're committed to creating a workplace where you're supported, challenged, and rewarded because we believe people do their best work when they feel valued. We're looking for a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to join our growing Substation team. In this role, you'll contribute to the design and development of protection and control systems for utility and renewable energy projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to expand their technical expertise, work on meaningful infrastructure projects, and continue growing their career in a collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
2+ years of experience in substation protection and controls engineering.
Working knowledge of substation protection philosophies, relay applications, and control system design.
Experience preparing protection and control drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and related engineering software.
Familiarity with relay coordination, protection calculations, and applicable electrical engineering standards including NEC and IEEE.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to technical accuracy.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and interact professionally with clients.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with utility, renewable energy, or power delivery projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop protection and control designs, engineering calculations, reports, and construction documents for substation projects.
Prepare relay protection and control drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and Bills of Material.
Review project requirements and contribute to the development of Basis of Design (BOD) documents.
Coordinate with civil, structural, physical design, and power studies teams to ensure complete and accurate project deliverables.
Participate in client meetings and support project managers during technical discussions.
Respond to technical questions, prepare professional client correspondence, and assist with engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Review applicable utility standards, NEC requirements, IEEE standards, and other industry codes to ensure design compliance.
Perform quality control reviews on engineering calculations, drawings, and project documentation before submission.
Track assigned project tasks and deliverables to support on-time project execution.
Assist with mentoring junior engineers by sharing technical knowledge, reviewing work, and supporting their professional development.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by helping enhance engineering standards, workflows, and design processes.