Description
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About Asplundh Engineering Services (AES)
As part of the Asplundh family of companies, Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) delivers top-notch engineering, design, planning, testing, commissioning, construction management and consulting services for transmission, distribution, substation and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
Role Overview
The Lead Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for leading the design, analysis, and implementation of protection, control, and automation solutions for utility transmission and substation projects. This role provides technical leadership across multiple projects, developing customized engineering solutions that enhance system reliability, operational performance, and grid resiliency. Working closely with clients, project teams, and stakeholders, the Lead Engineer serves as a subject matter expert, ensuring designs comply with utility standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Through technical excellence, mentorship, and project leadership, this position plays a critical role in delivering high-quality power system solutions that support customer and business objectives.
How you will make an impact
- Serve as the Owner's Engineer (OE) by reviewing engineering designs, providing technical direction, and supporting project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and review Protection & Control settings, relay philosophies, protection schemes, and engineering deliverables for transmission and substation systems.
- Perform short-circuit, coordination, and power system analyses using detailed system models to support reliable and compliant system operation.
- Design, configure, and review Human-Machine Interface (HMI) applications, substation automation systems, and related control system integrations.
- Apply client-specific standards, NERC requirements, and industry best practices to develop innovative, reliable, and secure engineering solutions.
- Conduct event analysis, disturbance investigations, and troubleshooting activities to identify root causes and improve system reliability and performance.
What you will bring
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
- 5-8 years of experience in protection and control engineering, relay engineering, power systems engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency with power system analysis tools such as ASPEN, SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, or similar utility software applications.
- Experience with power system protection, relay design, relay settings development, fault analysis, coordination studies, or substation design and telecommunications integration.
- Strong understanding of engineering theory, utility practices, power system operations, applicable industry standards, and NERC requirements.
- Excellent communication, leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively with clients and project teams.
Work Environment & Preferences
- Work Model: Remote
- Preferred Schedule: Full-time position operating primarily during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Flexibility may be required to support project deadlines, client meetings, design reviews, outage schedules, system events, and coordination across multiple project teams.
- Travel Requirements: Occasional travel, up to 25%, may be required for client meetings, project reviews, field investigations, commissioning support, site walkdowns, and troubleshooting activities at utility and substation facilities.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to work in both office and field environments, including substations, utility facilities, and active construction sites. Must be able to sit for extended periods while performing computer-based engineering work and occasionally stand, walk, climb stairs, and traverse uneven terrain during field visits. Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely access utility facilities while supporting testing, commissioning, and engineering assessments. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Why Work Here?
The work we perform at Asplundh is the collective effort of unique individuals. They are people with grit and heart who show up with a diversity of skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. It’s a place where individual and cultural differences are respected and valued. It’s a place where we are stronger together. Where collaboration and teamwork thrive. Where our authentic selves can flourish. The common thread for field workers and office professionals alike is that we truly care about the environment, each other, and the communities we serve.
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- Compensation determination is based on market data, job scope and individual qualifications.
- We offer a competitive total rewards package inclusive of health and welfare and retirement benefits, as well as paid time off and holiday pay benefits.
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