Electrical Substation Project Engineer – Protection & Control

Location: Remote / Nationwide

About the Opportunity

Our confidential client is a rapidly expanding power-systems engineering firm that supports electric utilities and renewable-energy developers with complex brownfield upgrades and greenfield interconnects. As a key player in our organization, you'll spearhead high-voltage substation design initiatives spanning 15 kV to 500 kV, guide junior engineers in their professional growth, and represent our technical expertise to utility clients, all within a dynamic, people-focused, and remotely enabled work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and refine complete P&C design packages, including single-line and three-line diagrams, wiring schematics, relay panel layouts, cable schedules, and material lists.
• Engineer robust station-service AC/DC power schemes, battery systems, and control-power distribution that meet IEEE and NESC standards.
• Configure SCADA data maps and secure communications links to enable real-time substation monitoring and automation.
• Run protection-coordination studies, develop relay settings (SEL, GE, ABB, or similar), and validate results with ASPEN, CAPE, or equivalent tools.
• Coordinate civil, structural, and telecom disciplines to deliver fully integrated substation solutions on time and on budget.
• Conduct site walk-downs to collect field data, validate redlines, and support commissioning or troubleshooting.
• Develop scopes, schedules, and cost estimates for proposals and change orders; track earned value and manage project risk.
• Guide and develop junior engineers and designers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ongoing skill enhancement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 6 + years of experience designing high-voltage (15 kV–500 kV) substation P&C systems for utilities or EPCs.
• Proficiency with protective-relay configuration and settings, CAD workflows, and common power-system analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; proven ability to collaborate in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Power Systems Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with IEC 61850, synchrophasor/PMU deployments, or distributed-energy-resource interconnections.
• Familiarity with project-management software such as MS Project or Primavera.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus annual performance bonus.
• 100 percent remote work, flexible start times, and half-day Fridays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance.
• Professional-development stipend and a clear technical career path.
• Dynamic culture that empowers people, built on a foundation of mutual support, collective progress, and a passion for tackling challenges head-on.

About Blue Signal:

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