Electrical Engineer II (Protection & Controls)

Job Title: Electrical Engineer II (Protection & Controls) About Echo Power

Echo Power is an independent engineering and project management firm specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems across the healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors.

We are a primarily remote company guided by our core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. At Echo, we foster a strong family-friendly culture focused on serving our customers with excellence while creating opportunities for our people.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid role with a mix of remote work and field involvement, requiring up to 25% travel to job sites. Candidates should reside within reasonable proximity of a commercial airport to support travel requirements.

What You’ll Get to Do

The Protection & Controls Engineer supports the design, implementation, and commissioning of electrical upgrade projects across power plants and medium- to high-voltage substations. This role owns assigned engineering deliverables and supports the full project lifecycle, from field data collection and design through installation, testing, and startup.

This role reports to the Manager, Protection & Control Design and works closely with engineers, project managers, designers, electricians, field teams, clients, and construction partners. The role combines independent technical work with collaboration and guidance from experienced team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop protection and control system designs, including DC schematics, AC elementary drawings, and physical layouts.

• Create and review wiring diagrams, cable and conduit schedules, and bills of material.

• Develop relay settings and support implementation of protection schemes.

• Design control systems, including PLC logic, point lists, and HMI configurations.

• Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into accurate, coordinated deliverables.

• Perform field data collection and support installation and construction activities.

• Support lockout/tagout planning, project schedules, and construction coordination.

• Perform functional testing and provide commissioning and startup support.

• Prepare redlines, maintain as-built documentation, and provide clear field updates.

• Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, electricians, and field teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).

• 3+ years of experience in substation or power plant design, installation, commissioning, or related work.

• Experience with protection and control systems in substations or power plants.

• Knowledge of protective relays, metering, controls, and generation and transmission equipment.

• Familiarity with commissioning, testing procedures, and field installation support.

• Ability to develop or support commissioning plans and troubleshoot technical issues.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with electricians, field teams, and project stakeholders.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MathCAD, and Microsoft Office tools.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively while managing assigned priorities.

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

What You’ll Get From Us

• Salary: $105,217 – $152,400 annually (based on education and experience)

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity

• 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match

• Work-from-home (when not in the field) with flexible working hours

• Four weeks’ vacation plus 7 company-paid holidays

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance

• Company-paid benefits: Telemedicine, disability insurance, life insurance

• Company wellness program, including personal health & wellness coach

• Family-oriented culture

• Career growth opportunities

• And other benefits to support you and your loved ones, like:

• Dedicated Chaplain services available 24/7

• Tuition assistance for children of Echo employees

• Employee assistance fund

• Community service time off and charity matching

• Parental leave

• Pet insurance

• Employee discount programs

This remote position is open to applicants residing in: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in one of the eligible states or territories listed above at the time of hiring and throughout the duration of employment.