RMS Energy Co, LLC · 2 weeks ago
Protection & Control Design Engineer, HV
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expRMS Energy Co, LLC is seeking a Protection & Control Design Engineer to support the detailed design of substation protection and control systems. The role involves schematic development, DC system design, and collaboration across disciplines to deliver technically sound and code-compliant packages.
ConstructionElectrical DistributionEnergy
Responsibilities
Design AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, control house layouts, and relay panel arrangements
Model DC systems and specify components, including fuses, chargers, and batteries
Generate cable schedules, terminal plans, and I/O lists for substation integration
Perform relay coordination studies and develop settings using SEL AcSELerator, ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP
Ensure alignment with utility standards, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and customer requirements
Participate in cross-disciplinary meetings with civil, SCADA, physical, and telecom engineers
Support construction by responding to RFIs and providing design clarifications
Conduct FATs and confirm that panel wiring, labeling, and functionality match the design
Mentor junior engineers and designers, and contribute to QA/QC reviews
Support proposal scoping and estimating for labor, deliverables, and milestones
Document design decisions, maintain drawing packages, and review vendor submittals
Promote safety and reliability in all technical activities and engineering practices
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required
PE license required
Willingness to travel up to 25% across the continental U.S. as needed
Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening
Requires good vision, hearing, and English proficiency for safe, effective communication in noisy environments
3–5 years of experience in substation protection and control design for Engineer II
8+ years of experience in high-voltage substation design and mentoring for Senior Engineer
Proficient with SEL AcSELerator, ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or similar relay software
Strong understanding of protection schemes and relay philosophies
Familiarity with NERC PRC standards, SCADA systems, DNP3, Modbus, and IEC 61850
Hands-on experience creating schematics, panel layouts, and signal routing diagrams
Ability to coordinate across departments, resolve layout conflicts, and drive technical quality
Preferred
Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience with renewables, battery storage, and DER integration
Knowledge of utility-specific relay philosophies and design review procedures
Hands-on involvement in FAT, commissioning, or relay testing
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage fully paid for employees, starting the month after hire
401(k) with Company Match – Traditional & Roth options + free investment guidance
Compensated Travel Time plus Per Diem – Earn while seeing new places
Paid training, certifications, and industry memberships
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
Employee Assistance Program – Legal, financial, and mental wellness support
Company
RMS Energy Co, LLC
RMS Energy leads the industry by energizing the future through reliable power solutions, offering comprehensive installation and maintenance services on 480V to 765kV electrical apparatus equipment for U.S.
501-1000 employees
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