[Hiring] Substation Protection & Controls Engineer III @Revamp Engineering

Role Description

As an Electrical Engineer III – Substation Protection & Controls (P&C) on Revamp's High Voltage Engineering team, you'll drive P&C design for high-voltage substations that enable renewable energy interconnections. You'll own the development and refining of single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and related documentation while translating utility interconnection requirements and client inputs into clear, buildable deliverables. This is a hands-on, production-focused role that calls for strong engineering judgment, comfort with ambiguity, and the confidence to move designs forward independently while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary partners in an employee-owned culture accelerating the clean-energy transition.

Please note, the salary advertised above is in USD. The CAD salary range for this role is approximately C$154,000 - C$192,000.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Execution
  • Develop protection & control design packages for renewable energy substations, including single-line diagrams (SLDs), three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring/connection diagrams, and relay and protection panel layouts.
  • Independently design collector and interconnection substation P&C systems and apply appropriate protection philosophies.
  • Adapt designs in fast-paced development environments with limited or evolving information.
  • Produce high-quality AutoCAD Electrical and Substation Design Suite (SDS) drawings consistent with Revamp standards.
  • Coordinate with physical substation, civil, structural, and power systems teams to deliver integrated design packages.
  • Review subconsultant deliverables for technical accuracy, quality, and schedule alignment.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Support client interaction for multiple projects within a portfolio.
  • Present design assumptions and respond to technical feedback.
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for early-stage P&C scope.
  • Coordinate with project managers to align client deliverables.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with utility interconnection requirements and client expectations.
• Quality & Compliance
  • Apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria independently.
  • Leverage experienced staff for clear design direction as needed.
  • Formulate and solve complex substation P&C design problems.
  • Ensure compliance with company, industry, trade, and jurisdictional safety standards, practices, and codes.
  • Identify opportunities to improve templates, workflows, and design efficiency.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Develop work plans for assigned tasks.
  • Provide mentorship to less experienced staff as appropriate.
  • Perform essential duties including meeting deliverables and deadlines.
  • Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or greater in a related engineering discipline, Bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates without a 4-year degree may be considered for the “Substation Designer III” role.
• 5+ years of relevant substation Protection & Control design experience.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, including AutoCAD Electrical, for production-level drawing development.
• Demonstrated experience developing:
  • Single-line diagrams (SLDs)
  • Three-line diagrams
  • AC and DC schematics and wiring diagrams
  • Protection & Control (P&C) design documentation
• Working knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and protection philosophies.
• High level of independence paired with sound judgment to seek guidance when appropriate.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for client-facing discussions.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage fast-turn assignments.

Requirements

• Experience with Substation Design Suite (SDS) as a smart layer integrated with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with renewable energy interconnection substations.
• Prior client-facing experience in a consulting environment.
• Experience supporting both development and EPC delivery phases.
• Coding, scripting, or process automation experience (Python).
• Experience overseeing subconsultants or coordinating multi-discipline inputs.
• EIT certification.

Benefits

• Participation in Revamp's Employee Ownership ESOP program
• Competitive compensation with bonus.
• Full benefits package including 99% employer-paid health, vision, life, and dental insurance.
• Medical, dependent care, and commuter FSA.
• Monthly health and wellness stipend.
• Attractive vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) savings plan with 100% match up to 6%, vested immediately.
• Paid volunteer time off and charitable donation matching.