Design and engineer relay protection & control for high‑voltage substations up to 500 kV
22 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Pittsburgh, PA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Design
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Heavy Manufacturing
Infrastructure
Refineries
Chemical
Oil & Gas
Railroads
Marine Ports
Role
Description
electrical design
schematic development
relay protection
wiring design
grounding
drawing review
Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in detailed electrical design and project management of utility substation projects.
Perform technical analyses of electrical substation systems including AC & DC schematic development, relay protection and controls, wiring design, equipment arrangements, conduit and raceway design, bus work, lighting, grounding, and other relevant project deliverables.
Responsible for substation design drawings and package quality review.
Prepare new drawing packages, modify existing packages and complete as-built documents.
Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
Support and review electrical power calculations, lighting and grounding calculations, and prepare equipment and installation specifications.
Provide technical support for clients and support regional business development initiatives as a technical resource under the direction of the Department Manager.
Support Pre-bid walkdowns with clients, prepare, review, and approve proposals and project estimates for new client projects.
Requirements
electrical eng
7 years
autocad
pe
qa/qc
substation
Master’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in substation design
Proficient with current computer applications including CAD systems, Microsoft applications, design and business enterprise software.
Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce accurate products on time.
Ideal candidate will have 10+ years of substation engineering and QA/QC experience
Experience in creating and reviewing substation design drawings.
Physical Substation and Protection & Controls design experience
Ability to obtain or currently a registered Professional Engineer (PE)
Utilizes understanding of the NEC, NESC, NEMA, ANSI, IEEE, industry standard work practices, client standards, and/or other applicable guidelines to complete engineering designs.
Ability to collaborate in cross-functional work teams in the development and implementation of efficiencies.
The successful candidate must have exceptional analytical and decision-making skills, and a successful record of positive interactions with clients.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited college or university, or a related field with equivalent experience.
AutoCAD experience
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to successfully work with remotely located team members.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
post‑offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test required; random testing thereafter
Company
Overview
50th Anniversary
Years of Expertise
Evolved from plant safety pioneers to managing complex projects.
25k+ Projects
Project Milestones
Completed over 25,000 projects for Fortune 500 clients and municipalities.
Founded in 1969, it began as a mission to make industrial facilities safer and has quietly matured into a global engineering partner.
Privately held and veteran‑owned, it blends advanced tech—drones, robotics, tablet apps—and decades of hands‑on engineering.
Typical projects span from substation rebuilds and compressor stations to marine docks, pipelines, steel mill upgrades and wastewater facilities.
Sector strengths include utilities, downstream and midstream oil & gas, metals and public infrastructure such as airports and rail.
Operates across six major U.S. offices—including its Pittsburgh HQ, Philadelphia, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, Houston—and even supports global on‑site teams.
Its construction management uses proprietary software for real‑time QA/QC, marrying digital oversight with field expertise.
Asset integrity services range from arc‑flash and fall‑protection inspections to structural, mechanical and fireproofing assessments.
A standout feature: in‑house apps and cloud‑based databases for live project documentation—photos, schedules, reports—linking the field to clients in real time.
Culture + Values
Opportunities – We seek opportunities to improve our business and the businesses of our clients.
Reliability & Repeatability – We are accountable in everything we are tasked to do and repeat our successes.
Be Extraordinary – We deliver exceptional work to each other and our clients.
Innovation – We embrace technology. We are creative problem solvers.
Transparency – We are honest with ourselves and our clients. We help others see the value in who we are and what we do.
All Hands on Deck – We acknowledge every employee is a key to our success.
Longevity – We believe in creating long-term, sustainable relationships with our clients.
Environment + Sustainability
Inclusion & Diversity
Committed to hiring a diverse workforce and supporting minority‑ and woman‑owned business partnerships.
Provide opportunities to join various minority and professional groups.