Substation Protection, Control Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Whether you're a recent grad or a seasoned professional, you can experience meaningful career growth at Rosendin. Enjoy a true sense of ownership as you work with a proven industry leader on some of the most exciting and high-profile projects in the nation. We offer a wide range of job opportunities, competitive compensation, full benefits, an Employee Stock Ownership Plan and more.

Why Rosendin?

Committed. Innovative. Engaged.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and work with some of the best and brightest in the industry, we want to hear from you. Since our founding over 100+ years ago, Rosendin has been driven to positively impact the communities where we live and work. We are an organization built on integrity, and we have a culture that empowers people, embraces diversity, and inspires everyone to do their best. As one of the largest EMPLOYEE-OWNED electrical contractors in the United States, you will have the unique benefit of being a shareholder at a company that is experiencing tremendous growth and success. When our people succeed and fuel our success, we reward them. We'd love to have you as a shareholder!

Your Next Opportunity

We are seeking a Substation Protection & Control Design Engineer to join our world‑class engineering team. In this role, you'll work on new substation designs and apply your deep technical expertise to develop detailed protection and control drawings-including metering and relaying single lines, three‑line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable schedules, RTU diagrams, and SCADA interfaces.

This is an opportunity to contribute to high‑impact utility and transmission projects while collaborating with some of the most talented engineers in the industry.

What You'll Do

• Apply knowledge of substation protection and control schemes-overcurrent, distance, differential, breaker failure, voltage/frequency, transformer, reclosing, communication‑based protection, synchronization, and more.

• Develop protection and control one‑line diagrams and relaying panel bills of materials with minimal supervision.

• Create and manage drawings including:

  • Metering and relaying single lines

  • AC/DC schematics

  • Wiring diagrams

  • Panel elevations and layouts

  • Cable schedules

  • Point‑to‑point wiring

  • Panel fabrication details

  • RTU and communications wiring

  • Breaker and LTC control schematics

  • SCADA control/alarm interfaces

  • Trip circuit supervision

  • Scheme 1 / Scheme 2 separation

• Support projects involving transmission line panel replacements, bus reconfigurations, and sectionalizing stations.

• Work on retrofit projects, including the conversion of electromechanical relays to microprocessor‑based systems.

• Perform CAD design and drafting using AutoCAD or MicroStation.

• Review vendor equipment drawings, design specs, and control cabinet layouts.

• Support development of protection and control panel bill of materials.

• Apply knowledge of various transmission bus arrangements.

• Experience with design development stages (30%, 60%, 90%, as‑builts) and associated deliverables.

• Strong understanding of industry standards, symbols, and construction notes.

• Experience reviewing manufacturer drawings (transformers, breakers, junction boxes, etc.).

• Hands‑on expertise developing complete P&C drawing packages (single lines, three‑lines, schematics, wiring, RTU diagrams, communication diagrams).

• Experience in retrofit and modernization projects, including relay upgrades.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation.

• Familiarity with transmission‑level substation configurations.

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

• 6+ years of experience in protection and control design for transmission, distribution, substation, or industrial power systems.

• Up to 25%

• Primarily office-based with periods of sitting, walking, typing, bending, and carrying.

• Occasional exposure to jobsite conditions and moderate noise levels.

• ADA‑compliant environment with reasonable accommodations available.

• Occasional lifting up to 30 lbs.

Rosendin Electric is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, age (over 40), or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• 401(k)

• Annual performance‑based bonuses

• 17 PTO days + 10 paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance

• Disability income protection

• Health and Dependent Care FSA options

• Charitable Giving Match through the Rosendin Foundation

Our success is rooted in our people. We all come together around long-term vision and a sense of shared ownership. As a group, we do whatever it takes to ensure the success of our business and your career.

Rosendin Electric is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.