Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Metric Geo is a leading engineering consultancy seeking a Substation Protection & Control Engineer to join its team in College Station, Texas. This role focuses on delivering high-quality protection and control design solutions for utility and developer clients across transmission and distribution projects.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a primary technical interface with clients, providing expertise in substation protection and control methodologies
• Lead the development of design deliverables for utility upgrades, including greenfield and brownfield AIS substations
• Provide engineering oversight and serve as an independent technical advisor representing client interests
• Interpret client standards and protection philosophies, offering guidance to ensure effective application in design
• Independently develop complete protection and control design packages, ensuring delivery on time and within budget
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers within the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business development activities, including proposals and tender submissions
• Contribute to industry engagement through participation in professional organisations, conferences, and networking events (desirable)
• Develop detailed engineering designs and drawings, including:
• Panel layouts and arrangements
• Single-line and three-line diagrams
• AC and DC schematics
• Equipment and relay panel wiring diagrams

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in substation protection and control design for transmission and distribution systems
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the United States, with the ability to obtain licensure in Texas
• Minimum of 9 years' experience in protection and control design within a utility or consulting environment
• Advanced knowledge of protection schemes and relaying functions, including: Line and transformer protection, Breaker failure protection, Capacitor bank protection, Communication-based schemes, Differential protection
• Experience with SCADA communication system design for substations
• Ability to perform: AC/DC station service calculations and studies, Voltage drop calculations, Control and fibre cable sizing and selection
• Experience developing and reviewing vendor specifications (e.g., control buildings, switchgear)
• Strong QA/QC capabilities for engineering calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Proficiency with CADD tools (e.g., Autodesk or Bentley platforms)
• Experience in project scoping, task order preparation, and design reviews
• Ability to ensure compliance with client and regulatory requirements
• Willingness to conduct field visits and provide construction-phase engineering support
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, or a related discipline
• Willingness to relocate to College Station, TX or work in a hybrid capacity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Contribute to industry engagement through participation in professional organisations, conferences, and networking events (desirable)
• A Master's degree may be considered as equivalent to one year of professional experience