Electrical Engineer

Oxford Solutions

$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in substation or power systems engineering
  • Strong knowledge of protection and control systems
  • Experience with SCADA systems and communication design
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required for Electrical Engineer II, PE preferred for Electrical Engineer III

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop protection and control systems for utility substations
  • Create and review engineering deliverables like schematics and relay settings
  • Lead engineering projects, focusing on scope, budget, and scheduling
  • Perform technical studies including fault current and voltage analysis
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for project success
  • Support field activities, including troubleshooting and commissioning

Benefits

  • Opportunity to grow into a lead role
  • Work on impactful power infrastructure projects
  • Engagement with various initiatives including renewable energy and grid modernization
  • Mentorship opportunities for career development
  • Involvement in a collaborative team environment
Full Job Description
Oxford Solutions is working with a client seeking an Electrical Engineer to support substation protection and control (P&C) design and engineering efforts. This role is open to mid- to senior-level engineers with experience in utility or transmission substation projects. The position offers the opportunity to lead projects, contribute to complex system designs, and work across a variety of power infrastructure initiatives including substations, renewable energy, and grid modernization.

Responsibilities
  • Design and develop protection and control systems for utility substations and transmission equipment
  • Create and review engineering deliverables including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, relay settings, and SCADA configurations
  • Lead engineering efforts on projects, including scope development, budgeting, and scheduling
  • Perform technical studies such as fault current, coordination, and voltage analysis
  • Provide oversight, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, contractors, and clients to ensure project success
  • Support field activities including site visits, troubleshooting, and commissioning support
  • Ensure designs meet applicable standards, specifications, and quality expectations

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited program
  • 5+ years of experience in substation or power systems engineering
  • Strong knowledge of protection and control systems and utility substation design

Level-Specific Requirements
  • Electrical Engineer II: Professional Engineer (PE) license required
  • Electrical Engineer III: Substation field experience with commissioning required; PE strongly preferred

Additional Skills
  • Experience with SCADA systems and communication design
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Comfortable working both independently and in a team environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to grow into a lead role while working on impactful infrastructure projects.

Electrical Engineer II / III - Substation Protection & Control - 26-00303

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