Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer – Substation Design (Remote Option)

About the role

Primera Engineers is a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm dedicated to collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our Utilities Division focuses on designing safe, sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations to connect communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform protection and control (P&C) design for high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) in transmission and distribution networks.
• Create relay coordination studies, SCADA schematics, control wiring diagrams using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, and SEL relays.
• Partner with physical design and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs and schedule adherence.
• Conduct protection coordination, relay settings, and system analysis using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP.
• Review P&C deliverables for compliance with NESC, IEEE, and client standards.
• Mentor and inspire early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration.
• Support proposal efforts and provide input on project scoping, schedule, and cost estimating for new projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license.
• 8+ years of experience in protection & control or power systems engineering for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms.
• Proficiency with relays, SCADA systems, and protection engineering tools (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SEL).
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation layouts, grounding, and protection schemes.
• Excellent communication, project leadership, and mentoring skills with a strong eye for detail and quality.
• A genuine passion for innovation and helping shape the next generation of substation engineers.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-voltage substations and power systems engineering.
• Knowledge of NESC, IEEE, and client standards.
• Ability to mentor and inspire early-career engineers.

Skills

• Relays, SCADA systems, and protection engineering tools (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SEL).
• High-voltage substation layouts, grounding, and protection schemes.
• Communication, project leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Profit sharing.
• 401(k) match.
• ESOP participation.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Paid volunteer time.
• Professional development support.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay

Estimated salary range: $115,000 – $180,000, based on experience, qualifications, and PE status.

Schedule

Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements to accommodate personal and professional commitments.
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture that values diversity and supports employee growth.

Contact

To apply, bring your technical expertise to a firm that values people as much as projects. Apply here or reach out to our recruiting team directly — we’d love to share more about what makes Primera a great place to lead and grow.