Brooksource
Brooksource

Lead Responsible Engineer

Maryland, MD, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 hour ago
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Contract Independent
On-site
$65.00 - $70.00/hr
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Skills

  • Pivotal
  • Management
  • Leadership
  • Supervision
  • Billing
  • Banking
  • Switches
  • Estimating
  • Resource Allocation
  • IT Management
  • Project Implementation
  • Onboarding
  • Quality Assurance
  • Database
  • Aspen
  • Documentation
  • Data Entry
  • Project Planning
  • Control Engineering
  • Telecommunications
  • Distribution
  • Access Control
  • Schematics
  • Electrical Wiring
  • Electrical Engineering
  • SCADA
  • Communication
  • NERC
  • Project Coordination
  • Collaboration
  • Engineering Design
  • Project Management
  • Testing
  • Science
  • Technical Direction

Summary

Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) - Protection & Control

Hybrid Role

Compensation: $60 - $80 per hour
ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced Lead Responsible Engineer (LRE) - Protection & Control to support Transmission & Substation (T&S) engineering initiatives for a major utility organization. This role is pivotal in executing engineering and design deliverables that enhance system performance, drive substation modernization, and implement Protection & Control programs across both transmission and distribution facilities. The LRE will provide technical leadership, coordinate with internal engineering teams and external consultants, and oversee projects from scope development and planning through design, construction, testing, and energization. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of electrical engineering experience with demonstrated expertise in substation Protection & Control applications, protective relaying, SCADA/communications, and high-voltage substation design, as well as proven project coordination and leadership skills.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead development and execution of Protection & Control programs for transmission and substation projects, including long-range planning, project tracking, and maintaining associated charters, schedules, and documentation.
  • Perform advanced engineering and design activities for substation Protection & Control systems, including relay settings and high-voltage substation design (4kV-500kV).
  • Read, develop, review, and interpret complex electrical drawings and documentation for protection, metering, controls, SCADA, and communications for transmission and distribution substations.
  • Develop substation engineering and design documents with minimal supervision, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, field markups, and as-built drawings.
  • Design and apply protection schemes for substation equipment, including transformers, transmission lines, capacitor banks, buses, circuit breakers, instrument transformers, switches, and reactive assets.
  • Coordinate project schedules, cost estimates, and resource allocation with responsible engineers, project managers, and stakeholders.
  • Lead and support project kickoff meetings, identify required engineering and design resources, track deliverables and material orders, and coordinate required high-voltage and abbreviated outages.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal engineering teams, external consulting engineers, designers, and contractors throughout project execution.
  • Lead scope development activities and support the onboarding of engineering, design, construction, and testing contractors.
  • Review and support approval of contract proposals for engineering/design and construction/testing activities.
  • Perform Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of Protection & Control designs and engineering documentation.
  • Utilize relay databases such as ASPEN or PowerBase to support relay settings reviews, documentation, and data entry.
  • Apply engineering software and methodologies to perform relay coordination, load flow, and short-circuit studies.
  • Evaluate and resolve complex technical issues requiring specialized Protection & Control and substation engineering knowledge, and develop appropriate engineering solutions.
  • Support capital improvement and modernization projects involving high-voltage equipment and the replacement of aging substation infrastructure.
  • Support project planning, commissioning, and implementation activities required to safely energize and place major utility systems and equipment into service.
  • Monitor engineering and project performance to ensure committed schedules, technical requirements, and project objectives are achieved.
WHAT YOU BRING

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • 6-8 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, with demonstrated experience in substation Protection & Control engineering and design.
  • Experience supporting Transmission & Distribution (T&D) engineering projects.
  • Strong knowledge of substation engineering designs, standards, principles, and practices.
  • Thorough understanding of transmission and distribution relay protection schemes.
  • Experience designing Protection & Control facilities for substations, including protective relaying, SCADA, telecommunications, metering, and control systems.
  • Experience with distribution and transmission relays, including SEL, GE, and Basler equipment.
  • Ability to read and develop AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, one-lines, and other complex electrical drawings.
  • Familiarity with SCADA systems and communication protocols used within utility environments.
  • Knowledge of general Protection & Control guidelines, applicable engineering standards and codes, and standard utility practices, including PRC and NERC-compliant designs.
  • Knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and Protection & Control applications.
  • Ability to apply advanced engineering principles to identify, evaluate, and resolve complex technical issues.
  • Strong project coordination skills with the ability to work across engineering, design, project management, construction, and testing teams.
  • Master of Science in Engineering and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license (preferred).
  • Experience designing or supporting substation modernization and asset replacement projects (preferred).
  • Experience providing technical direction to project teams, consulting engineers, designers, and contractors (preferred).
  • Experience supporting utility projects through design, construction, commissioning, and energization (preferred).

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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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