
Sr Protection and Controls Engineer
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Haskell seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead and review protection and control design for medium- to high-voltage substations serving utility and transmission clients. The role spans greenfield projects, upgrades, and relay replacements from conceptual design through construction support. The engineer will provide technical oversight, collaborate across project teams, mentor other engineers, and support occasional site visits.
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In this role, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Substation Protection and Control (PandC) 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. Your Responsibilities will Include: * Lead and review the design of protection and control systems for new and existing substations (15kV-500kV). * Develop or oversee the creation of detailed design packages including: * One-line and three-line diagrams * AC/DC schematic diagrams * Wiring diagrams * Protection and 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 TandD space. Education and Years of Experience: * 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. To Thrive in This Role, You Will Need: * 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. * Familiarity with IEC 61850 and digital substation technologies. * Experience with design for utilities, ISOs, or EPC firms. * Project management or proposal development experience. * Working knowledge of engineering estimating and scheduling tools. * Experience interfacing with client standards and utility-specific design guidelines. Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and... For full info follow application link. Haskell is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender iden tity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Haskell is a drug free workpla e.
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