Lead Protection & Controls Engineer – Kansas City
Job Description
Location: Kansas City, Missouri (Relocation Assistance Provided)
Industry: Power & Utilities | Substation Engineering | EPC
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: $110,000 – $150,000 + Bonus
About the Role:
We’re hiring a Lead Protection & Controls Engineer to join a rapidly growing, US-based turnkey energy solutions company expanding its in-house EPC team. You’ll play a key technical leadership role within the substation division, leading design, engineering, and integration efforts across large-scale EPC project
This is a chance to take ownership of technically complex work, mentor junior engineers, and directly contribute to the success of mission-critical energy infrastructure across the U.S.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead electrical scope, budget, and schedule for substation projects
- Develop and review substation layouts, single-line diagrams, and equipment specs
- Drive electrical system studies (load flow, short circuit, arc flash, etc.)
- Act as Engineer of Record and ensure compliance with industry standards
- Oversee vendor coordination and technical documentation reviews
- Mentor junior engineers and standardise technical documentation
- Collaborate with procurement, estimating, and construction teams
- Ensure safety, quality, and performance benchmarks are met
- Support client engagement and contribute to business growth
What We’re Looking For
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering
- 6+ years of experience in substation design, power generation, or switchyard engineering
- Strong background in protection systems, relay settings, and electrical studies
- Proficiency in IEEE, NEC, ANSI, NESC, and API standards
- Skilled in relay software, SCADA/HMI, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk (preferred)
- Licensed PE (Professional Engineer) preferred
- Strong multitasking, mentoring, and team collaboration skills
- Familiar with Aconex, VMWare, and integrated EPC workflows
Why Join?
- Be part of a growing in-house EPC team at the forefront of energy solutions
- Direct influence over high-impact substation projects
- Relocation support, bonus opportunities, and long-term career development