Primera Engineers · 2 months ago
Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer – Substation Design (Remote Option)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expPrimera Engineers is a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that focuses on designing safe and sustainable power systems. The Senior Protection & Control Engineer will lead the design of high-voltage substations and mentor early-career engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
ConsultingHealth CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead and perform protection and control (P&C) design for high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) in transmission and distribution networks
Create relay coordination studies, SCADA schematics, control wiring diagrams using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, and SEL relays
Partner with physical design and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs, and schedule adherence
Conduct protection coordination, relay settings, and system analysis using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP
Review P&C deliverables for compliance with NESC, IEEE, and client standards
Mentor and inspire early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration — you’ll be a technical leader and a role model
Support proposal efforts and provide input on project scoping, schedule, and cost estimating for new projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license
8+ years of experience in protection & control or power systems engineering for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms
Proficiency with relays, SCADA systems, and protection engineering tools (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SEL)
Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation layouts, grounding, and protection schemes
Excellent communication, project leadership, and mentoring skills with a strong eye for detail and quality
A genuine passion for innovation and helping shape the next generation of substation engineers
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Profit sharing
401(k) match
ESOP participation
Continuing education reimbursement
Paid volunteer time
Professional development support
Generous paid time off
Company
Primera Engineers
PrimEra Medical Technologies provides comprehensive world class technology services and solutions for the healthcare providers.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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President & CEO
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