Asplundh Engineering Services · 18 hours ago
Lead Engineer, Protection & Control
Lewiston, ME
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expAsplundh Engineering Services (AES) is growing—and they’re looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer, Protection & Control, who is ready to shape the future of power infrastructure. In this role, you will lead or contribute to project teams to develop custom engineering solutions that support customers’ challenges in delivering safe and reliable Protection & Control solutions.
Utilities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Developing and reviewing Protection & Control settings designs
Performing coordination studies to ensure proper system protection
Conducting short‑circuit studies using detailed system models
Performing event analysis to support system reliability and troubleshooting
Creating and reviewing HMI (Human‑Machine Interface) configurations
Creating and reviewing RTU settings and design packages
Designing and configuring the operating characteristics of managed switches and LAN networks
Ensuring adherence to industry best practices and cybersecurity requirements
Leading, planning, and coordinating engineering projects with minimal supervision
Understanding, interpreting, and executing work based on client‑specific standards and requirements
Providing training, mentorship, and technical development for junior engineering staff
Leading project teams and interfacing directly with customers to deliver high‑quality results on schedule
Providing field support, including troubleshooting, testing, and setup
Serving as the Owner’s Engineer (OE) by reviewing designs and supplying necessary information to support project completion
Qualification
Required
5-8 years of experience in relay/protection engineering or a related field
B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
Proficiency with ASPEN, SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, or similar utility engineering software
Hands-on programming experience with protection relays and substation equipment
Strong understanding of engineering theory, practices, procedures, and NERC requirements
Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or EIT
Background in power system protection, relay design and planning, or substation design and telecom integration
Experience with substation relays and equipment such as SEL, GE, Beckwith, electromechanical relays, Ruggedcom switches, and Cimplicity HMIs
Preferred
Experience with IEC 61850/GOOSE communication protocols
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
Retirement plan to help you secure your future
Company‑provided life insurance for added peace of mind
Supplemental life insurance options, including spouse and child coverage
A variety of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
Long‑term disability coverage
Pre‑paid legal plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support personal and professional well‑being
Paid time off to recharge and refresh
Paid holidays
Access to employee discount programs and helpful resources
Company
Asplundh Engineering Services
Asplundh Engineering Services leverages more than 100 years of experience to provide a superior, single-point solution for engineering, design and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation and renewable infrastructure markets across the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase