FindTalent · 3 months ago
Senior Electrical Engineer – P&C Substation
St. Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFindTalent is partnering with a leading boutique engineering firm to identify an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Protection & Control (P&C) for substations. This role is essential to the successful design, planning, and execution of substation and transmission projects, overseeing P&C design, managing project schedules and budgets, and mentoring junior staff.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead P&C design for substations and transmission line projects, including bus, line, capacitor, and transformer protection schemes
Develop SCADA communication designs and integrate protection, control, and monitoring systems
Prepare project scopes, cost estimates, budgets, and schedules for substation projects
Review, create, and engineer P&C designs up to 500kV, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, relay settings, and SCADA configurations
Conduct studies for coordination, voltage drop, fault current, and installation feasibility, and prepare associated reports
Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to junior engineers and designers
Collaborate with clients, contractors, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve design and construction issues
Perform site visits to provide engineering support during construction and commissioning
Manage project budgets, schedules, and documentation to ensure timely delivery of high-quality designs
Prepare technical specifications for major substation equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, and control houses
Ensure designs comply with industry standards and codes (NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI)
Perform calculations including voltage drop, CT burden, lighting, and short-circuit analyses
Participate in other duties and projects as needed, including filling in for other engineering roles when required
Qualification
Required
4+ years of utility substation P&C design experience (15kV–500kV)
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET/EAC accredited) or NCEES-approved evaluation for non-ABET credentials
Strong understanding of substation and transmission P&C fundamentals
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and relay software preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to lead projects and mentor junior staff
Valid driver's license for multi-state travel
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain PE within one year
Preferred
5–10 years of substation P&C design experience
Experience with SEL or GE relays, SCADA systems, and communications interfaces
Knowledge of substation grounding and lightning protection design
Proficiency in software tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, acSELerator, SKM, WinIGS, CYME, CAPE, or GE URsetup
Experience leading large or complete substation design projects
Company
FindTalent
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2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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