Design Engineer - Protection & Controls

Topeka, United States | Posted on 05/28/2026 Job Description ObjectTechnology Solutions, Inc (OTSI) has an immediate opening for Design Engineer - Protection and Controls (Topeka, KS - Onsite) Responsibilities Perform engineering design related to the company's electric substation, transmission line, and generation equipment control and fault protection systems. Work closely with other Client System Protection Engineers in developing P&C designs for assigned project work and familiarization with the engineering documents and drawings. Specify substation equipment ratings (e.g., bus, ground mat, conduit, switches, power circuit breakers, transformers, relay panels, instrumentation, capacitor banks, reactor banks) to ensure reliability and safety. Design protective relay systems, metering and SCADA by referencing standards, past projects, new research, regulations and system requirements. Gather and analyze system ratings (e.g., voltage, power ratings, ampacity, system impedance, CT ratios, and relay settings) by researching substation current conditions and configurations. Produce detailed system protection and control project scopes and cost estimates to assist in multi-year projects and budget planning. Support both operations and construction personnel as needed in troubleshooting, failure analysis, mis-operations, testing assistance, commissioning assistance and other technical duties. Prepare and study technical drawings and specifications of electrical systems and equipment to ensure installation and operations conform to requirements. Direct designers and technicians by reviewing work and monitoring progress to ensure compliance with safety and regulations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program. Utility experience directly related to electric substation, generation, and transmission line equipment control and fault protection systems. Knowledge of electric power engineering, including schematic, wiring, and logic diagrams. Knowledge of Generation, Transmission and Distribution system relays and associated protection schemes. Ability to develop elementary drawings, relay logic and settings for system protection designs. Dependable, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, with excellent organizational and proofreading skills. Ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel. Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and databases preferred. Must handle multiple priorities and operate efficiently in a high stress environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr