Substation Electrical Protection and Controls Engineer - Lead
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 28, 2026.
About the Opportunity
ControlPoint Technologies is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Engineer to provide project support within our Substation Protection and Control Engineering team.
Candidates must have direct experience with substation protection and control projects for electric utilities; projects will range from 4kV to 345kV. This is a client facing role delivering exceptional Project Engineering and Consulting Services. Project Management skills and ability to meet critical deadlines are required. Must be an outgoing team player with the ability to provide client confidence.
Technical Responsibilities:
- One Lines
- Three Line diagrams
- AC and DC schematics
- SCADA/RTU system design
- Panel layouts and Wiring
- Bill of Material Development
- Coordination with other disciplines (Civil/Structural, Substation)
- Relay Settings experience is a plus
Project Engineering Responsibilities:
- Project Engineering Lead
- Provide guidance and mentorship within engineering and design team
- Ensure team consistency with design standards
- Perform quality control/assurance reviews
- Project support from scoping to final design and project closeout
- Construction Support
- Strong client focus and customer service
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Engineering Licensure (PE) is required, will accept candidates with Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) on path to Professional Engineering licensure.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in electric utility industry
- Experience in utility substation engineering with focus on design packages
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Benefits:
Salary is just one component of your compensation package; ControlPoint offers the following benefits:
Paid Time Off - Flexible PTO policy balancing personal time and business needs.
Bonus and Incentive Plans - Annual bonus and monthly incentives for qualified employees; subject to company or individual performance.
Company Matched Retirement Plan - Competitive 401(k) Investment Plans that are 100% vested including company contributions.
Comprehensive Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage.
Learning and Development - Access to company paid training, seminars, and events. For those interested in advanced degrees or certifications, Tuition Reimbursement is available.
Professional Licensure - If you are licensed Professional Engineer, ControlPoint covers your licensure fees. If you are seeking professional licensure, ControlPoint covers your training cost and material to support exam preparation.
Hybrid Office Schedule - For qualified employees, a flex / hybrid / in-office schedule or fully remote option is available.
Salary:
The base compensation range for this position is based on education, work experience, licensure, and qualifications.
Base Compensation Annual Range: $125,000 -$180,000