Protection and Control Design Engineer

DEPARTMENT: Substation Protection & Control – Wichita Service Center or Topeka General Office

LOCATION: Wichita, KS

Topeka, KS

PAY GRADE: (Min-Mid-Max)

Engineer I: $66,300 - $82,900 - $99,500

Engineer II: $81,000 - $101,200 - $121,400

Staff Engineer: $90,500 - $113,100 - $135,700

Sr. Engineer: $91,600 - $122,100 - $152,600

Lead Engineer: $107,900 - $143,800 - $179,800

Scheduled Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Manager, Protection and Control Engineering performs various technical studies and engineering designs to ensure the appropriate controls systems and protection schemes are utilized on the company’s electric grid. The team works closely with other Technical Operations groups, Electric Distribution Engineering, System Planning, Generation Services, and Marketing in assisting with a wide variety of technical issues. The group assists in troubleshooting any protection challenges that appear. Initial duties will include familiarization with the engineering documents and drawings. Other duties include:

Education and Experience:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from an ABET accredited program. The preferred candidate will have utility experience directly related to electric substation, generation, and transmission line equipment control and fault protection systems.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

A successful candidate needs knowledge of basic engineering principles and advanced mathematics. The highly required knowledge and skills in electric power engineering including:

Licenses, Certification, Bonding and/or Testing:

Valid driver's license required. Professional Engineering registration is desirable but not required.

Working Conditions:

Most work is performed in an office setting. Requires some field work within energized substations, operating powerplants, utility right-of-ways, and construction sites in general. Position may require routine travel between the general offices in Topeka, KS and in Wichita, KS. Some work might be required beyond normal working hours depending on workload, project deadlines, and service restoration efforts. Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. So, our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. We are committed to celebrating diversity and building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. We know that the more diverse and inclusive we are, the better we will be. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

Disclaimer: The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Work Locations: Topeka General Office - Flr 08 818 South Kansas Avenue Topeka 66612Job: Trans & Substation EngineeringShift:Unposting Date: Apr 22, 2025