Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: September 1, 2026
Job ID: 651486
Job Description
Title: Senior Substation Project and Controls Engineer
Direct Hire
Remote - as needed l
Salary Range: $90K-$185K (DOE)
We are seeking a Senior Substation Protection & Controls Engineer for a REMOTE WORK position within the Utility Services team. The ideal candidate will possess 5+ years of substation engineering experience.
This role will be responsible for the protection & control engineering including detailed design for high voltage substation and transmission projects through 500kV. The candidate will prepare, provide guidance, or assist in preparing and developing the engineering deliverables for electric substation projects for utility customers.
Essential Functions
- Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, and other industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
- Provide technical support for client initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of an engineering supervisor.
- Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
- Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
- Support pre-bid walkdowns with clients and prepare proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
- Prepare design packages of electrical substation systems including single lines, AC & DC schematic, wiring diagrams, AC and DC station service diagrams, communication diagrams, SCADA points lists and other relevant project deliverables.
- Perform standard substation calculations such as battery calculations, voltage drop, CT saturation and cable sizing calculations.
- Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in protection and control design. Multiple levels of Sr. Engineer roles are possible depending on candidate experience
- Sr. Engineer I: 5-10 years' experience
- Sr. Engineer II: 7-12 years' experience
- Sr. Engineer III: 10-14 years' experience
- Sr. Engineer IV: 15+ years' experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) License is required
- Strong attention to detail required
- Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
- Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
- Direct, proven expertise in high voltage projects with voltages up to 500kV is required.
- Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design Software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar
- Capable of managing junior employees project tasks
- Travel as required for client relationship and project needs
- Willing to stamp projects where they are in responsible charge.
- This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.
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The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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