Protection and Controls Engineer - Experienced

Description

The role involves leading or supporting scope development, cost estimating, and schedule planning, as well as reviewing protection philosophies and developing conceptual designs. The engineer will perform short‑circuit, voltage regulation, arc‑flash, and coordination studies, and select and specify equipment such as panels, ATS, generators, transformers, breakers, and switchgear.

Additional responsibilities include reviewing vendor and contractor submittals, preparing comprehensive electrical drawing packages, coordinating with CAD operators, and providing construction support. The engineer will also conduct detailed analysis using engineering software, apply industry codes and standards, and employ quality‑assurance processes to ensure design integrity.

• Develop scope, cost estimates, and schedules for protection projects.
• Review and create protection philosophies and conceptual designs.
• Perform short‑circuit, voltage regulation, arc‑flash, and coordination studies.
• Select and specify electrical equipment such as panels, ATS, generators, transformers, breakers, and switchgear.
• Review vendor and contractor submittals, bills of material, and electrical drawing packages.
• Coordinate with CAD operators to produce construction drawings and provide construction support.
• Conduct detailed analysis using engineering software and apply industry codes and standards.
• Utilize QA processes and checklists to ensure design quality and evaluate cost‑tradeoffs.
• Produce material specifications and visit sites to verify construction compliance.

Requirements

The position is based in Springfield, MO (SGF) and is a full‑time, day‑shift role in the Engineering – Electrical category. Candidates must hold a four‑year degree and the salary ranges from $95,000 to $160,000 per year. Travel is limited to less than 10 % of the time.

TOTH is seeking an experienced Protection & Controls Engineer for its Substation Engineering Department. The engineer will design power‑system protection schemes and support specification, installation, commissioning, and testing of related equipment.

Applicants must have a BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program and at least four years of electric‑utility engineering experience. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, interpersonal and communication skills are required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office. A PE license, medium or high‑voltage design experience, and familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards are valued but not required.

• Hold a BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET‑accredited) with 4+ years utility engineering experience.
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem‑solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; PE license, medium/high voltage design, and ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards are a plus.

Benefits

TOTH offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, eight paid holidays, company‑paid medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, FSA/HSA options, a 401(k) plan with matching and profit sharing, discretionary bonuses, and education assistance.

• Receive PTO, paid holidays, company‑paid medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, FSA/HSA, 401(k) match, profit sharing, bonuses, and education assistance.

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