Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

Summary

EVS, Inc. is a pioneering company in renewable energy with over forty-five years of experience. They are seeking a Substation Protection & Controls Engineer to design and develop protection and control systems for utility and renewable energy projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection and control designs, engineering calculations, reports, and construction documents for substation projects
• Prepare relay protection and control drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, and Bills of Material
• Review project requirements and contribute to the development of Basis of Design (BOD) documents
• Coordinate with civil, structural, physical design, and power studies teams to ensure complete and accurate project deliverables
• Participate in client meetings and support project managers during technical discussions
• Respond to technical questions, prepare professional client correspondence, and assist with engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle
• Review applicable utility standards, NEC requirements, IEEE standards, and other industry codes to ensure design compliance
• Perform quality control reviews on engineering calculations, drawings, and project documentation before submission
• Track assigned project tasks and deliverables to support on-time project execution
• Assist with mentoring junior engineers by sharing technical knowledge, reviewing work, and supporting their professional development
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by helping enhance engineering standards, workflows, and design processes

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in substation protection and controls engineering
• Working knowledge of substation protection philosophies, relay applications, and control system design
• Experience preparing protection and control drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and related engineering software
• Familiarity with relay coordination, protection calculations, and applicable electrical engineering standards including NEC and IEEE
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to technical accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and interact professionally with clients
• Experience working with utility, renewable energy, or power delivery projects

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in substation protection and controls engineering
• Working knowledge of substation protection philosophies, relay applications, and control system design
• Experience preparing protection and control drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and related engineering software
• Familiarity with relay coordination, protection calculations, and applicable electrical engineering standards including NEC and IEEE
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to technical accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and project deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams and interact professionally with clients

Nice to Haves

• Experience working with utility, renewable energy, or power delivery projects

Benefits

• Health Insurance (Medical through United Healthcare/UMR)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• STD (Short-Term Disability) and LTD (Long-Term Disability) Insurance
• Life Insurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Match
• Choice Benefit
• Flexible Work Time
• Performance-Based Bonus
• Point-Based Recognition
• Parental Benefits
• Referral Bonus
• Certification Bonus
• Hybrid / Remote Culture