Substation Protection & Control Engineering Manager – PE (Remote Option)
Manages a national substation protection & control engineering group at an engineering consulting firm: leading engineers, budgets, and client relationships for high-voltage substation designs serving utilities and EPC partners, and reviewing/approving design packages. Requires 15+ years in P&C/power systems, 4+ years leadership, and an active PE. Remote/hybrid option; $120k-$160k.
- Compensation
- $120K–$160K / yr
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering
- Active PE license
- 15+ years of experience in protection & control or power systems engineering
- 4+ years in leadership
- Advanced expertise in P&C engineering for high-voltage substations
- Experience developing and reviewing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, substation protection schematics, and control wiring diagrams
- Deep knowledge of utility industry standards
- Strong communication, mentorship, and team-building skills
Nice to have
- PMP certification
Full description
At Primera Engineers, people come first. We’re a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that believes collaboration, learning, and innovation fuel lasting impact. Our Utilities Division connects bright minds to design safe, sustainable power systems and high-voltage substations that keep communities connected and energized.
If you’re an experienced Substation Protection & Control Engineering Manager who leads by example — not just a technical expert but also a mentor, motivator, and builder of great teams, Primera is the place where you can thrive and grow.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Flexibility that works: Choose a hybrid or remote schedule that fits your life and projects.
- Culture of belonging: Be part a nationally ranked, inclusive firm that values people, teamwork, learning, and collaboration.
- Growth that lasts: We invest in and support your goals -- professional training, PE licensing, leadership development, and technical programs are all part of the package.
- Comprehensive benefits: Competitive compensation, profit sharing, 401(k) match, ESOP participation, continuing education reimbursement, paid volunteer time, professional development support, and generous paid time off.
- Meaningful impact: Help to modernize substations and deliver clean, reliable power across North America.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and inspire a talented and multi-disciplinary team delivering protection & control designs for utilities and EPC partners.
- Provide strategic oversight for project resources, budgets, and client relationships.
- Guide engineers through complex transmission and distribution projects.
- Manage resources, performance, and development for a growing national substation group.
- Review and approvedesign packages, drawings, and specifications for technical excellence.
- Partner with leadership on business development and recruiting initiatives.
- Champion a culture of learning, innovation, collaboration and inclusion across the team.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license; PMP is a plus.
- 15+ yearsof experienceinprotection & control or power systems engineering,including 4+ yearsin leadership.
- Advanced expertise in P&C engineering for high-voltage substations, and developing and reviewing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, substation protection schematics, and control wiring diagrams.