Protection & Control Designer

Required Skills & Experience

Required Qualifications 5 years of substation design experience 5 years of protection and controls experience Professional experience in engineering or design, preferably supporting substation, utility, power, or infrastructure projects. Experience developing and reviewing engineering drawings, layouts, schematics, and design packages. Ability to create preliminary designs and technical markups and clearly communicate requirements to CAD/design technicians. Experience coordinating designs across multiple engineering disciplines. Experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, Revit Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, design documentation, and revision control. Understanding of applicable engineering codes, utility standards, and QA/QC requirements. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple design deliverables and project deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Develop preliminary and detailed designs for substation, utility, and power infrastructure projects. Prepare and review drawings, layouts, schematics, plans, and design packages. Develop design concepts, sketches, and technical markups for completion by CAD/design technicians. Coordinate design requirements across Protection & Control, electrical, civil, structural, and other engineering disciplines. Support the development of substation layouts, equipment arrangements, cable routing, conduit plans, and other project-specific designs. Incorporate engineering calculations, specifications, equipment requirements, and field information into project designs. Review drawings and completed design packages for accuracy, quality, constructability, and conformance with project requirements. Support equipment specifications, material selection, and technical evaluations. Coordinate design activities and engineering deliverables with project schedules and construction requirements. Participate in site visits and obtain field measurements and existing-condition information necessary to complete designs. Review and update existing drawings to accurately reflect field conditions and project modifications. Provide engineering and design support during construction and assist with resolving field-related design issues. Maintain accurate engineering records, revisions, and project documentation. Ensure designs comply with applicable company QA/QC, safety, design, construction, and document-control standards. Collaborate with engineers, designers, project managers, construction teams, vendors, and client stakeholders throughout project execution.