Senior Protection & Control Engineer

About the Role

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning, industry-leading global consulting engineering firm dedicated to client experience and solving complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we offer flexible work options, competitive pay, great benefits, and opportunities for meaningful, long-term career growth.

We are seeking a Senior Protection and Control Engineer with a strong background in high voltage substation design to lead design efforts and perform design duties with minimal supervision on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design of protection and control systems for high voltage substations, including creating or modifying:
  • Single-line and three-line diagrams
  • AC and DC schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Cable and conduit schedules
  • Detailed bills of materials, bid units, and material counts
  • Control building and relay panel layouts
  • SCADA, RTUs, and communications systems design
• Experience with electrical system studies and analysis software (ASPEN, ETAP, SKM, PSS/E, PSLF) preferred but not required
• Perform load flow, short circuit, and arc flash analyses (experience preferred but not required)
• Coordinate with other disciplines as needed
• Perform site visits for data gathering and as-builts
• Write material procurement and construction specifications and evaluate contractor bids
• Protective relay coordination and settings (experience preferred)
• Review client equipment and design specs for conformance with industry standards and best practices
• Perform calculations such as equipment and conductor sizing, voltage drop, conduit and cable tray fill, AC loading, and battery sizing
• Generate engineering fee estimates
• Provide field support during construction and commissioning
• Mentor and teach less experienced engineers and design staff
• Occasional overnight travel may be required for client meetings and site visits
• Determine client requirements and coordinate technical efforts within discipline areas
• Manage a design budget and schedule

Requirements

• BSEE from an ABET-accredited university
• 10+ years of protection and control design experience
• Experience working directly with clients and supporting marketing proposals/efforts (preferred)
• Experience managing a design budget and schedule (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work legally in the United States for any length of time
• PE license required; ability to obtain Texas PE within 6 months of hire

Benefits

• Member-Owned: Aligns client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.
• Paid Time Away: Numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Financial Health: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and other benefits.
• Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.
• Financial Rewards: Company stock ownership, generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.

Location: Austin, TX | Job Type: Hybrid | Requisition ID: 11166