About this role
Job title: Senior Substation Relay + Control Engineer
We are seeking a Senior Substation Relay + Controls Engineer to lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations supporting one of ISG's longstanding clients. In this role, you will develop and review one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, equipment lists, and other critical design deliverables while serving as a technical resource for clients and project teams. You will solve complex engineering challenges, mentor junior staff, and help deliver safe, reliable, and compliant designs that support the electric grid.
Within our Energy Business Unit, ISG’s Power Group plays a vital role in delivering resilient infrastructure solutions, supporting projects and clients nationwide.
We operate as a one-profit-center firm and we work as one team across all offices, sharing resources, expertise, and opportunities to best serve our clients and support our employee owners. Regardless of where this position is posted, we encourage all qualified candidates from any ISG geography to apply.
Similar projects and initiatives you may contribute to as part of this role include substation upgrades, electrical substation misoperated line terminal improvements, and FAC-008 Facility Rating Projects.
Essential Duties include ensuring accurate and compliant designs for high voltage substations such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and equipment lists; researching, understanding, assisting, and ordering the appropriate materials needed for each design; verifying adherence to client, utility, and regulatory standards (IEEE, NESC); addressing complex technical challenges, such as optimizing schemes or troubleshooting design issues; supporting project schedules to meet milestones and deliverables; working closely with substation physical, civil, and structural teams and external stakeholders such as clients and utilities; reviewing and approving drawings, calculations, and technical reports; mentoring junior engineers and designers, reviewing their work, and providing constructive feedback; conducting training sessions and sharing best practices; fostering a collaborative and positive work environment; serving as the main technical point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and presenting solutions; delivering high-quality designs that meet client expectations and industry standards; recommending and implementing process improvements to enhance design efficiency and accuracy; and staying current with industry advancements, standards, and technologies.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise include a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; 8+ years of consulting or substation engineering and design experience required; Ohio PE License preferred and may be working toward certification; valid driver's license and ability to travel for site visits, design reviews, and client meetings.
ISG Employee Owner Benefits include medical, dental, and vision; paid time off with pro-rated amount available on start date; paid holidays and paid volunteer time; paid parental leave; bi-annual profit sharing; Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP); 401K retirement plan; life insurance; HSA and FSA options; bereavement leave; supplemental voluntary benefits; short term and long term disability; parking reimbursement, varies by office location.