Protection and Control Engineer

Pewaukee, WI

De Pere, WI

Cottage Grove, WI

Full time

R0003368

Summary of Responsibilities:

Every relay setting, protective scheme, and automation solution plays a critical role in keeping the transmission system safe, reliable, secure, and ready for the future.

ATC is looking for a technically curious, safety-focused engineer who wants to solve complex power system challenges, advance digital substation solutions, and see their work progress from concept through commissioning and operation.

This role is ideal for an engineer who combines power systems expertise, disciplined judgment, strong documentation, and practical cross-functional partnership.

Essential Responsibilities:

What You'll Do

• Design and support protective relaying schemes that detect and isolate system failures, limit equipment damage, and strengthen grid reliability.

• Develop relay settings, short-circuit and fault-duty calculations, coordination studies, and supporting engineering records.

• Design substation control, automation, and metering solutions, including digital and hybrid substation architectures.

• Analyze disturbances, event records, and protection or control operations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

• Support installation, testing, commissioning, operations, and maintenance activities in electrical substations.

• Evaluate emerging hardware, software, communication protocols, and technology platforms, then improve standards, drawings, point lists, manuals, and procedures.

• Partner with contractors and external vendors to support onboarding, establish deliverable expectations, and facilitate completion of assigned work.

• Provides operational support as part of a rotating on-call schedule, including occasional after-hours response as business needs require.

What You'll Bring

Technical foundation

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Knowledge or experience in power systems, protective relaying, substation controls,metering, or data acquisition.

• Ability to read, develop, and review schematics, logic diagrams, wiring diagrams, and construction documentation.

• Coursework or emphasis in power systems, protection and control systems, communications, or computer systems is preferred.

• Professional Engineer licensure may be preferred for senior-level positions.

Working style

• Analytical, methodical, and detail-oriented.

• Safety-focused and composed during urgent technical events.

• Collaborative across technical disciplines and able to explain complex information clearly.

• Self-directed, adaptable, accountable, and receptive to coaching.

• Comfortable working in both office and substation environments.

The Impact You Can Make

• Protect critical electric infrastructure and help ATC operate the transmission system safely and reliably.

• Turn event data, engineering studies, and sound judgment into practical improvements.

• Modernize substations through digital protection, automation, communications, and standardized architectures.

• Build trusted partnerships across field teams, project partners, contractors, vendors, and neighboring utilities.

Why ATC

• Purpose-Driven Work : We’re energized by meaningful and challenging work that contributes to the greater good, from powering everyday life to grid modernization.

• People-Centric Culture : We are difference makers. We lead with trust, value collaboration, and foster a supportive environment where people grow, contribute openly, and make a difference.

• Flexibility & Balance : Our work environment encourages autonomy, connection, and choice with accountability.

• Growth & Development : Curiosity, coaching, and engagement fuel careers. We invest in our people through cross-functional opportunities, skill-building, and assignments that stretch potential and build careers.

• Comprehensive Rewards : Compensation, benefits, and well-being offerings are thoughtfully and competitively designed to support employees’ unique needs.

• Reliable Innovation : Grounded in the communities we serve, we play a critical role in powering the grid, with the agility to innovate, lead, and drive progress in a time of transformational change in the industry.

• A Shared Future : We commit to creating an environment where people can do their best work, thrive, and drive success for our customers and stakeholders, delivering a lasting impact for all.

Join our Great Place to Work, where we build and operate the power grid that enables modern life, and where every role contributes to something bigger than any one of us.

The targeted base pay for this position is $96,000 to $112,000 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more .

*The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates. Interested internal candidates, with questions, please consult your Human Resources Business Partner.

Number of Openings Available:

1

Posting Date:

2026-11-06

Time Type:

Full time

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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ATC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to foster diverse teams of talented people working safely together. We respect and embrace diversity of all aspects and hire, train and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage women, minorities, veterans and individuals with a disability to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

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ATC is a transmission-only electric utility that helps keep the lights on, businesses running and communities strong in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Illinois. As owner and operator of more than 9,530 miles of transmission lines and 530 substations, we help meet the electric needs of more than 5 million people in our service area.