Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to support design and engineering of greenfield and brownfield substation projects (12 kV to 500 kV). This role focuses on delivering a full suite of P&C deliverables to ensure safe, reliable, and coordinated operation of high voltage substations. The position is based in Portland, OR or Salt Lake City, UT as part of Kiewit Power Delivery. What You'll Do

• Develop one line and three line diagrams that define project scope, equipment configuration, and protection philosophy.
• Create detailed AC and DC schematic diagrams, including control circuits, tripping schemes, metering, and auxiliary power systems.
• Design and review wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and interconnection drawings for relays, RTUs, communication equipment, and station devices.
• Perform P&C related engineering calculations such as CT/PT sizing, DC load calculations, breaker duty checks, and protection coordination studies.
• Support development of relay settings, logic diagrams, and configuration files for microprocessor based relays.
• Assist with RTU/SCADA configuration, point lists, and communication interface requirements.
• Collaborate with civil, structural, and physical electrical design teams to ensure integrated and constructible substation designs.
• Provide technical support during procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5-7 years of experience with substation protection and control design for utility or EPC projects.
• Familiarity with relay setting software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista) and RTU/SCADA configuration tools.
• Understanding of NERC, IEEE, and utility specific protection standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex electrical drawings. Nice to Have
• Additional experience with relay setting software and configuration tools beyond basics.
• Knowledge of advanced protection coordination concepts and NERC/IEEE standards.
• RTU/SCADA integration experience and cross-disciplinary teamwork. Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive benefits package for full-time staff including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.