[Hiring] Senior Protection & Control Engineer @Meade

Role Description

Meade is seeking a talented Senior Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer to lead and execute medium- to high-voltage (15kV to 500kV) substation protection and control design projects. This is a technical, detail-focused role ideal for engineers who excel in high-paced environments and are experienced in producing code-compliant, constructible P&C design packages with minimal oversight. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in utility and industrial substation design and be skilled at coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines, including SCADA, physical, and civil teams. Occasional support during commissioning and testing phases may be required.

Job Duties

• Lead or support detailed Protection & Control designs for greenfield and brownfield substation projects.
• Develop complete and accurate P&C design deliverables, including:
  • One-line and three-line diagrams
  • AC/DC schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Panel layouts and bill of materials
  • Cable schedules
  • Control logic and I/O mapping
• Specify and apply protection relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB) and associated settings.
• Apply applicable industry and utility standards (IEEE, NESC, and client-specific guidelines).
• Coordinate closely with SCADA/RTU, communications, physical, and civil design teams.
• Perform drawing QA/QC and mentor junior P&C designers and engineers.
• Interface with clients, relay settings engineers, and field teams during design reviews and construction.
• Provide technical support for relay testing, FAT/SAT, and substation energization as needed.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in substation protection and control design for utilities, EPCs, or engineering firms.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Valid Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Proficient in developing protection one-lines, AC/DC schematics, and panel wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with protection relay applications-especially SEL (351, 451, 735, 487).
• Proficient with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD tools.
• Strong understanding of control schemes, relay logic, and SCADA integration.
• Knowledge of industry standards (IEEE, NESC, utility-specific requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GIS or metal-clad switchgear.
• Familiarity with relay setting software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista).
• Experience with substation coordination studies and arc flash analysis.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

Compensation & Benefits

This position is available to candidates residing in the following states: AL, AZ, AR, FL, GA, IN, MI, MO, NV, OH, OK, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV. Compensation and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may vary based on location and applicable laws. The pay range for this position will be provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs.

• Virginia: $129,000-$162,000
• Washington: $132,000-$162,000

Eligible employees may participate in Meade-sponsored benefit programs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Disability coverage
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Other company-sponsored benefits

Benefit eligibility and offerings are subject to plan terms and applicable policies.