Sr. Protection & Control Engineer (PE) Power & Utilities
Meade EngineeringRemote
Full Time
Posted September 17, 2026
$124k - $152k
Climate Technology
Remote
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- Greenhouse View original listing
- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Climate Technology
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- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Meade is seeking a talented Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to lead and execute medium- to high-voltage (15kV to 500kV) substation protection and control design projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead or support detailed Protection & Control designs for greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
- Develop complete and accurate P&C design deliverables, including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams, panel layouts and bill of materials, cable schedules, control logic, and I/O mapping.
- Specify and apply protection relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB) and associated settings.
- Apply applicable industry and utility standards (IEEE, NESC, and client-specific guidelines).
- Coordinate closely with SCADA/RTU, communications, physical, and civil design teams.
- Perform drawing QA/QC and mentor junior P&C designers and engineers.
- Interface with clients, relay settings engineers, and field teams during design reviews and construction.
- Provide technical support for relay testing, FAT/SAT, and substation energization as needed.
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional experience in substation protection and control design for utilities, EPCs, or engineering firms.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Valid Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Proficient in developing protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, and panel wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with protection relay applications-especially SEL (351, 451, 735, 487).
- Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools.
- Strong understanding of control schemes, relay logic, and SCADA integration.
- Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, NESC, utility-specific requirements).
- Experience with GIS or metal-clad switchgear.
- Familiarity with relay setting software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista).
- Experience with substation coordination studies and arc flash analysis.
- Proven ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may vary based on location and applicable laws. The pay range for this position will be provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs.
- Eligible employees may participate in Meade-sponsored benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, and other company-sponsored benefits. Benefit eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and applicable policies.
- The estimate pay range for this role is as follows:
- $124,200
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- $152,100 USD
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