Primera Engineers

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Primera Engineers is a nationally recognized, woman-owned firm that emphasizes collaboration, learning, and innovation. The Senior Protection & Control Engineer will lead the design for high-voltage substations, conduct relay coordination studies, and mentor early-career engineers while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Responsibilities • Lead and perform protection and control (P&C) design for high-voltage substations (69 kV – 500 kV) in transmission and distribution networks • Create relay coordination studies, SCADA schematics, control wiring diagrams using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, and SEL relays • Partner with physical design and civil/structural engineering teams to ensure high-quality, constructible designs, and schedule adherence • Conduct protection coordination, relay settings, and system analysis using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, or ETAP • Review P&C deliverables for compliance with NESC, IEEE, and client standards • Mentor and inspire early-career engineers, fostering technical growth and team collaboration — you’ll be a technical leader and a role model • Support proposal efforts and provide input on project scoping, schedule, and cost estimating for new projects Skills • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and an active PE license • 8+ years of experience in protection & control or power systems engineering for utilities, EPCs, or consulting firms • Proficiency with relays, SCADA systems, and protection engineering tools (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, SEL) • Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation layouts, grounding, and protection schemes • Excellent communication, project leadership, and mentoring skills with a strong eye for detail and quality • A genuine passion for innovation and helping shape the next generation of substation engineers Benefits • Competitive compensation • Profit sharing • 401(k) match • ESOP participation • Continuing education reimbursement • Paid volunteer time • Professional development support • Generous paid time off Company Overview • PrimEra Medical Technologies provides comprehensive world class technology services and solutions for the healthcare providers. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://primeraeng.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • Primera Engineers has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.