Senior Engineer - Power Systems / P&C / Substation

Core Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design and analysis for transmission, distribution, and substation projects.
• Perform power system studies including short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load flow analyses.
• Develop and review Protection & Control (P&C) designs, relay logic, trip schemes, and relay settings.
• Work on substation engineering including equipment specifications, one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and grounding design.
• Configure and integrate substation networking systems (managed switches, LAN architecture).
• Conduct event, relay, and disturbance analysis to support system troubleshooting and restoration.
• Develop and review SCADA configurations including RTU logic, HMI screens, and communication interfaces.
• Interpret and apply utility standards, industry codes, and relevant cybersecurity requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff.
• Interface directly with utility clients to present engineering solutions and resolve technical issues.
• Serve as Owner’s Engineer by reviewing designs and guiding project execution teams.

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in power systems, protection & control, or substation engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Strong knowledge of power system theory, protection principles, and substation design.
• Experience with relay programming and configuration (SEL, GE, Beckwith).
• Experience with networked substation architectures and managed switches (e.g., Ruggedcom).
• SCADA/RTU/HMI experience (e.g., Cimplicity or equivalent).
• Proficiency with power system study software such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SKM, or similar.
• PE license preferred (any state; Georgia PE is a plus).
• Knowledge of IEC-61850 / GOOSE messaging preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to travel regionally to meet with customers and support field/project needs.

Skills and Technologies

• Power Systems Engineering
• Protection & Control (P&C)
• Relay Programming (SEL, GE, Beckwith)
• Substation Engineering & Design
• Transmission & Distribution (T&D)
• SCADA, RTU, HMI, IED
• Managed Switches (Ruggedcom)
• IEC 61850 / GOOSE
• Short Circuit, Coordination, Arc Flash & Load Flow Studies
• ETAP, ASPEN, CAPE, SKM
• System Modeling & Event Analysis
• NERC / Cybersecurity Awareness
• Field Testing & Commissioning
• Utility Standards & Compliance

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $120,500 – $167,580 base salary annually.
• Annual bonus and profit sharing eligibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (health, dental, and vision start day 1 of employment!)
• Fringe benefits.
• Paid time off.

About Us

Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S. An Asplundh Company As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.

Our Commitment

We believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (health, dental, and vision start day 1 of employment!)
• Fringe benefits.
• Paid time off.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.