Senior Electrical Engineer – P&C Substation

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As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.
 

You're more than an employee. You're a familia member. As a member of the familia, we make sure this is more than just a job.

• Benefits: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
• Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too.
• Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:
 

We’re hiring a Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to lead substation design projects from 15kV to 500kV. This role is ideal for someone with strong relay protection knowledge, SCADA communication design experience, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

You’ll be responsible for developing protection schemes, performing system studies, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring high-quality deliverables across all phases of substation projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and review protection schemes for substation and transmission line equipment (bus, line, capacitor, transformer), including associated relay settings
• Read, interpret, design, and engineer P&C systems for utilities up to 500kV, including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable lists, settings, relays, and SCADA
• Lead and mentor engineering teams; oversee project scopes, budgets, schedules, and estimates
• Perform and review studies and calculations: coordination, voltage drop, fault current, CT burden and saturation, lighting, and installation planning
• Use client-specified software and standards for system modeling and analysis
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, ANSI, and client-specific standards
• Prepare engineering and construction documents: BOMs, yard layouts, section views, grounding, rigid and strain bus, raceways, and electrical details
• Design auxiliary AC and DC power systems and develop technical specifications for major substation equipment (e.g., transformers, breakers, control houses)
• Integrate protection, control, and monitoring systems in coordination with other engineering disciplines
• Review and check designs for accuracy, appearance, and adherence to standards
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure cohesive design and execution
• Provide engineering support during construction, testing, and commissioning; visit sites and resolve field issues as needed
• Apply field markups to as-built drawings and support documentation updates
• Travel up to 25% for site visits, fieldwork, or client coordination
• Perform other duties as assigned, including temporary support for other roles when required

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited or NCEES-evaluated)
• 4+ years of utility substation P&C design experience (15kV–500kV)
• Strong knowledge of protection fundamentals, SCADA, and project management
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards, such as: NEC, NESC, IEEE, NEMA, and ANSI
• Proficient in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and presenting findings
• Ability to interact with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel
• PE license or ability to obtain within one year

• 5–10 years of substation P&C design experience
• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or Bluebeam
• Familiarity with SEL or GE relays and SCADA systems
• Software experience with ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, CAPE, CYME, or GE URsetup
• Ability to lead full substation design projects
• Experience with lightning shielding and grounding plans

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