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1872 Consulting

Substation P&C Engineer (REMOTE)

1872 Consulting, Chicago

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Substation P&C Engineer (REMOTE)
Company Summary:
This full-service engineering firm is nationally recognized for its innovation in utility and infrastructure solutions. With a strong focus on learning, collaboration, and technical excellence, the company supports electric and gas utilities, renewables, and industrial clients. Team members thrive in a flexible, supportive environment with a commitment to career growth and quality engineering.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a mid-level Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to support substation projects across the U.S. The role includes designing protection systems, producing engineering drawings and documentation, and supporting QA and commissioning.
Responsibilities:
  • Develop one-line, relay/metering, and AC/DC schematic diagrams
  • Design protection relaying schemes for bus, transformer, and transmission systems
  • Create bill of materials and document field markups for as-builts
  • Review and QA all P&C documents
  • Assist in commissioning and relay settings analysis
  • Communicate effectively with clients, project engineers, and internal team members

Requirements:
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering
  • PE license required
  • 5-8 years of substation protection and control design experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation
  • Experience with relay logic, QA reviews, and field commissioning
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Salary: $90,000 - $125,000 based on experience
  • 401K match, stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies
  • Paid volunteer and parental leave, continuing education support