Senior Protection & Controls Substation Designer - Remote
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Power the Future with ExecuPOWER
ExecuPOWER is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Protection & Controls Substation Designer to support the design of high-voltage substations and renewable energy interconnections. In this fully remote role, you'll play a critical part in delivering complex Protection & Controls designs that drive the next generation of power infrastructure.
Bring your expertise, creativity, and passion for the utility industry to a team that's transforming the way energy moves.
What You'll Do
- Design & Drafting: Create and revise Protection & Controls engineering drawings using AutoCAD and other CAD tools, including:
- Single-line, three-line, and operations diagrams
- Protection, control, communication, and alarm schematics
- Point-to-point wiring diagrams
- Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and fellow designers to resolve discrepancies and ensure design accuracy.
- Project Execution: Manage and prioritize multiple active projects, meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality design packages.
- Quality Assurance: Perform self-checks and verify drawing integrity before submission for engineering review.
- Data Integration: Import tables, bills of materials (BOMs), and technical notes into project deliverables.
What You Bring to the Table
- Associate degree in Design & Drafting Technology or a related field (experience may substitute for education).
- 15+ years of CAD drafting experience (AutoCAD preferred), with a focus on high-voltage substation Protection & Controls.
- Proven ability to interpret and create detailed schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
- Strong understanding of electric utility design standards and substation systems.
Why ExecuPOWER?
We are a fast-growing, women-owned engineering consulting firm that believes in putting people first-our clients and our team. We design with integrity, operate with purpose, and grow with intention.
Benefits We Offer:
- Time Off: Paid holidays, PTO, summer hours, and parental leave
- Professional Growth: Tuition assistance, certifications, and continuing education
- Flexibility: Remote work and flexible scheduling
- Retirement: 401(k) with company match
- Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Wellness Support: HSA contributions, daycare FSA, short- and long-term disability, supplemental life insurance
Join a Company on the Rise:
- 170% company growth in the past year
- 50% projected growth this year
- Opportunities to advance internally and contribute to cutting-edge utility and renewable projects
Ready to Build the Grid of Tomorrow?
If you're a highly motivated designer who's passionate about quality and innovation in the power sector, we'd love to meet you. Apply today and help us shape the energy landscape of the future.
