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The Haskell Company · 7 hours ago

Sr Protection & Controls Engineer

SLC Metro Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The Haskell Company is seeking an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join their Substation Protection & Control team. This role involves overseeing and executing the design of protection and control systems for medium to high-voltage substations, collaborating with project teams, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure quality standards are met.

Real Estate

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and review the design of protection & 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, 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

Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers

Support occasional site visits for scoping, design verification, commissioning, or construction coordination

Stay current with industry codes (IEEE, NESC, NEC), utility standards, and emerging technologies in the T&D space

Qualification

High-voltage substation protectionSCADA/RTU design integrationProtective relay selectionSubstation design experienceAutoCAD proficiencyMicroStation proficiencyRelay settings developmentField commissioning experienceProject management experienceEngineering estimating knowledgeClient standards interfacingIEC 61850Communication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), preferably with a Power Systems or Controls concentration, from an ABET-accredited program

8+ years of progressive experience in substation protection and controls design, including wiring diagrams, schematics, and relay system design

Professional Engineer (PE) license is required

Demonstrated expertise in high-voltage substation protection systems

Demonstrated expertise in SCADA/RTU/telecommunication design and integration

Demonstrated expertise in protective relay selection (SEL, GE, ABB, etc.)

Strong communication skills—both verbal and written

Experience with relay settings development and coordination studies

Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design tools

Field commissioning or relay testing experience

Familiarity with IEC 61850 and digital substation technologies

Experience with design for utilities, ISOs, or EPC firms

Project management or proposal development experience

Working knowledge of engineering estimating and scheduling tools

Experience interfacing with client standards and utility-specific design guidelines

Company

The Haskell Company

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The Haskell Company deliver services like modeling, architecture, construction process, packaging

Founded in 1965

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.haskell.com

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