P&C Substation Sr. Technical Lead

Job Summary:

The Sr. Technical Lead Protection & Controls leads P&C engineering team responsible for delivering highâquality P&C designs for substation projects. The Sr. Technical Lead ensures that all P&C engineering work meets industry standards regulatory requirements and client expectations while driving innovation efficiency and team growth.

What youll do:

• Oversee development of protection and control engineering packages for substation projects
• Provide expert guidance on relay protection schemes SCADA automation and communication system design.
• Approve and stamp engineering deliverables as needed (oneâline diagrams threeâline diagrams AC/DC schematics relay settings control wiring I/O lists etc.).
• Ensure compliance with NERC IEEE IEC and utilityâspecific standards.
• Lead technical reviews QA/QC processes and design optimization initiatives.

Project & Delivery Management

• Coordinate with civil structural physical engineering teams to ensure integrated design.
• Support project managers with technical input risk identification and mitigation strategies.
• Oversee resource planning workload forecasting and project staffing.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and develop a team of P&C engineers designers and technicians.
• Establish training programs technical standards and best practices.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support career progression.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for key utility and industrial clients.
• Participate in proposal development client presentations and contract negotiations.
• Build longâterm client relationships and identify opportunities for new or expanded services.
• Represent the company in industry forums technical committees and conferences.

Business & Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to annual business planning revenue forecasting and strategic growth initiatives.
• Support development of new service offerings in grid modernization automation and digital substations.
• Drive process improvements design automation and adoption of emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering (Power emphasis preferred).
• 10 years of experience in protection & controls engineering.
• Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes relay logic and control systems.
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams and complex projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficiency with industry tools (e.g. SEL AcSELerator ASPEN CAPE ETAP AutoCAD MicroStation).

Preferred:

• Masters degree in electrical engineering or engineering management.
• Experience working in a consulting engineering environment.
• Familiarity with utility standards and major OEM equipment

Core Competencies:

• Strong technical judgment and problemâsolving ability
• Excellent communication and clientâfacing skills
• Ability to lead and inspire highâperforming teams
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Commitment to quality safety and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

At ENTRUST Solutions Group we are a community of over 3000 dedicated professionals committed to our clients and each other. As an ENR Top 100 company we provide comprehensive engineering consulting and automation services to various industries including gas and electric utilities telecommunication service providers pipeline operators and industrial companies. We are a forward-thinking organization dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive success. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. If you are passionate about our industry and looking for a place to grow your career we would love to hear from you!

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Required Experience:

Senior IC