Brooksource
Brooksource

Sr. Protections and Controls Engineer

Florida, FL, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract Independent
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On-site
$70.00 - $80.00/hr
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Skills

  • SAFE
  • Conceptual Design
  • Management
  • Billing
  • Documentation
  • Design Documentation
  • Knowledge Sharing
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Schematics
  • Systems Design
  • Access Control
  • Electrical Wiring
  • SCADA
  • RTU
  • Telecommunications
  • NEC
  • nesC
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
  • Testing
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Project Management
  • Proposal Writing
  • Estimating
  • Scheduling
  • Mentorship
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • ADA

Summary

Senior Electrical Engineer - Substation Protection & Control

Remote Role

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ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Substation Protection & Control (P&C) team. In this high-impact, fully remote role, you will oversee, review, and execute the design of protection and control systems for medium to high-voltage substations, supporting utility and transmission clients nationwide. As a technical leader, you will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary project teams to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable substation designs, mentor junior engineers, and ensure the highest quality standards are met. You will work on a variety of projects, including new greenfield substations, brownfield upgrades, and relay replacement programs, from conceptual design through construction support. This position may require occasional site visits and offers the opportunity to work on complex and diverse substation projects.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead and review the design of protection and control systems for new and existing substations (15kV-500kV).
  • Develop or oversee the creation of detailed design packages, including:
    • One-line & three-line diagrams
    • AC/DC schematic diagrams
    • Wiring diagrams
    • Protection & control schematics
    • I/O assignment and logic diagrams
    • Panel layouts and bills of materials
    • SCADA/RTU communication integration
    • Construction documentation and sequencing
  • Review and approve design documentation produced by internal teams or subcontractors.
  • Develop relay protection philosophies, select appropriate relays (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.), and verify compliance with applicable codes and client standards.
  • Support relay settings development and coordination studies in collaboration with protection engineers.
  • Provide technical oversight on multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring on-time delivery and quality.
  • Collaborate with project managers, drafters, civil/structural engineers, and field personnel to ensure project success.
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing.
  • Support occasional site visits for scoping, design verification, commissioning, or construction coordination.
  • Stay current with industry codes (IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NEC, NESC), utility standards, and emerging technologies in the T&D space, including IEC 61850 and digital substation technologies.
  • Interface with client standards and utility-specific design guidelines as required.
  • Contribute to project management, proposal development, and engineering estimating and scheduling as needed.
WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited program, preferably with a Power Systems or Controls concentration.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in substation protection and controls design, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and relay system design.
  • Demonstrated expertise in high-voltage substation protection systems (15kV-500kV).
  • Proficiency in developing and reviewing one-line, three-line, AC/DC schematic, wiring, and protection & control diagrams.
  • Experience with SCADA/RTU/telecommunication design and integration.
  • Strong knowledge of protective relay selection (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.).
  • Familiarity with industry standards: IEEE, ANSI, NEMA, NEC, NESC.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools.
  • Experience with relay settings development and coordination studies.
  • Field commissioning or relay testing experience.
  • Familiarity with IEC 61850 and digital substation technologies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience mentoring and guiding junior engineers.
  • Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and interface with client standards and utility-specific design guidelines.
  • Project management or proposal development experience is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of engineering estimating and scheduling tools.
  • Ability to perform site visits and support construction/commissioning activities as needed.
  • Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting 10-50 pounds and performing site visits (standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and manipulating light to medium weights).
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Fully remote work environment with occasional site visits as needed.
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of substation projects from concept through construction.
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture with opportunities for professional growth and mentorship.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion-equal opportunity employer.
  • Reasonable accommodations provided in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • Drug-free workplace.

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Company Info

About Brooksource

Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.

We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!

Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: 

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. 

 Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Partnerships:

  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
  • AWS Partner
  • Salesforce Partner
  • Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
  • Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
  • Tableau Services Partner
  • Snowflake Partner
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner

Awards (Extended):

  • Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
  • Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
  • 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
  • Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
  • Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
  • Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
  • Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
  • Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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