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Sr Protection Controls Engineer

The Haskell Company

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MADISON, WI
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer LicenseBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Haskell Co is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer for its Substation Protection & Control team. The role oversees, reviews, and executes protection and control designs for medium- to high-voltage substations, supporting utility and transmission clients. Work spans new substations, upgrades, and relay replacement programs, from conceptual design through construction support, with technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Substation Protection SystemsSCADA/RTU IntegrationTelecommunication DesignProtective Relay Selection

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical EngineeringPower Systems or Controls ConcentrationABET-Accredited Program8+ Years Substation P&C DesignProfessional Engineer License

Full job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: In this role, we are seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Substation Protection & Control (P&C) 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 & control systems for new and existing substations (15kV-500kV). Develop or oversee the creation of detailed design packages including: One-line & three-line diagrams AC/DC schematic diagrams Wiring diagrams Protection & 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 T&D space. Education & 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,... 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 identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Haskell is a drug free workplace. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/497F9C5663A14A11

How this job compares

Set against the 10,243 open Electrical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Wisconsin median$99–165K/yr64 salary ranges
  • US median$44–55/hr388 hourly ranges
Openings
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Electrical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (8,562 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 6,962 of the 10,243 open Electrical Engineer jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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