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Sr. Substation P&C Engineer

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Description ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Sr. Engineer with strong Protection & Control (P&C) experience to support the design, development, and execution of substation and power system projects. Key Responsibilities Lead engineering design and technical execution of P&C systems for substations (typically 4kV–500kV) Develop and review: Protection schemes (line, bus, transformer, feeder); One-line diagrams, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams Coordinate with project managers, clients, and internal teams to ensure project milestones are met Support project lifecycle activities from concept through commissioning Perform equipment selection and specification (relays, CTs/PTs, breakers, SCADA integration) Conduct peer reviews, QA/QC, and ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, NEC, and client standards Provide technical support during construction and commissioning, including troubleshooting Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering 5+ years of experience in substation engineering, with a focus on P&C Hands‑on experience with: Relay protection schemes (SEL, GE, Siemens, ABB) ; Substation design packages (drawings/specs) ; power system fundamentals ; Experience working with utilities, EPC firms, or consulting engineering companies ; Familiarity with NERC/PRC standards and IEEE guidelines ; Experience coordinating designs through interdisciplinary reviews Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer ( PE ) license or ability to obtain Experience with tools such as: AutoCAD or MicroStation; Bluebeam Experience in leading project design for greenfield and brownfield applications Why Join Us? At ENTRUST Solutions Group, a Leidos company, we are driven by a commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and delivering the critical infrastructure that powers and connects communities. Together with Leidos, we are building a scaled, end‑to‑end energy and infrastructure organization focused on modernizing the grid, improving reliability, and helping utilities and network providers meet rising demand. As an ENR top ranked firm, our team of more than 5,000 professionals brings deep technical expertise and advanced technology across electric, gas, and telecommunications infrastructure. We solve complex challenges for clients across North America and expanding markets, helping them strengthen reliability, expand capacity, and adapt to evolving infrastructure needs. We foster a culture where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are expected, and where people are empowered to challenge convention, think boldly, and make an impact. Whether you are looking to grow your expertise, lead transformative projects, or help shape the future of infrastructure, you will find opportunities to thrive here. If you are ready to outthink the status quo, tackle meaningful challenges, and build what is next, we would love to hear from you. Benefits Generous paid time off and benefits 401(k) retirement program with a company match Career development programs Tuition reimbursement Flexible work schedule Benefits offered include company sponsored medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plan with company match. Also offered are tuition reimbursement, voluntary life, disability, critical illness, accident and hospitalization plans. HSA or FSA medical accounts and FSA dependent care and transportation/parking accounts are also available. These benefits are subject to employee contribution amounts generally set annually. Full-time employees are eligible to earn PTO hours. May be eligible for discretionary bonus as determined by the company. Contact To learn more about ENTRUST Benefits and Culture, please visit our company LinkedIn page and follow us at: Equal Opportunity Employer ENTRUST Solutions Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this website or directly to managers. ENTRUST Solutions Group does not accept unsolicited headhunter or agency resumes and will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with ENTRUST Solutions Group. Compliance Notice Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr ENTRUST Solutions Group

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