Senior Protection and Control Engineer (P&C) Field Engineer

The Senior Protection & Controls Field Engineer is responsible for providing expert-level substation protection and control design, engineering, commissioning, testing, maintenance, and technical support across a wide range of utility and industrial projects. This includes medium- and high-voltage substations, battery energy storage systems, and solar collector substations. The role combines leadership of technical teams, hands-on field work, project management, and client engagement to deliver safe, cost-effective, and high-quality services. The incumbent will lead and mentor engineers and technicians, serve as the technical authority for P&C systems, perform responsible-charge engineering duties, and ensure project deliverables meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards.

About LND Technical Services LLC

LND Technical Services is Women and Minority Owned Small Business founded in 2020 with its head office in Houston, TX. As a NETA accredited company, we have a dedicated team of professionals in Protection and Control, Power System Engineering, and Technical Field Services. LND Technical Services mission is to make our clients successful. We follow PMBOK Guide and Standards to execute our projects. When we execute projects, we execute them like we own it. We put everything we have into ensuring the successful execution of everything we do. This is how we keep our customers coming back to us, and why our customers are nearly always repeat customers.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Technical Oversight

- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary technical team of engineers, designers, and technicians.

- Provide technical direction, training, and development for junior staff and drafters/designers.

- Support business development through proposal input, client presentations, and technical expertise.

- Oversee project schedules, budgets, and quality control processes.

Design & Engineering

- Develop and refine P&C designs including one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.

- Design protection schemes for bus, line, capacitor, and transformer equipment including relay settings.

- Specify and design SCADA communication systems and substation layouts.

- Write engineering specifications and implement them in project deliverables.

- Perform system studies including fault current, voltage drop, and insulation coordination.

Field Testing, Commissioning & Maintenance

- Perform and/or oversee acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance of substation equipment including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, power cables, grounding systems, and associated P&C systems.

- Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control system issues during installation and operation.

- Conduct relay functional testing, end-to-end testing, and system integration checks.

- Ensure adherence to OSHA, NETA, NFPA 70E, and company safety policies.

- Prepare and maintain detailed test reports, as-built documentation, and compliance records.

Quality Control & Problem Solving

- Develop and apply quality control checklists for P&C design and field execution.

- Review project deliverables for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards.

- Modify designs to resolve issues discovered during construction or commissioning.

- Coordinate and communicate effectively with clients, contractors, consultants, and vendors.

- Other duties as required

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (required).

- Minimum 8+ years of experience in protection & controls engineering, with at least 2+ years in field testing/commissioning of medium- to high-voltage systems.

- NETA Level III or IV certification (required).

- Licensed Professional Engineer (preferred).

- Experience in utility, renewable energy, and industrial substation projects (preferred).

- Familiarity with multiple client design standards and project management methodologies (preferred).

- Proficiency with industry-standard testing equipment and engineering software (preferred).

- Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage multiple projects.

- Advanced knowledge of substation protection principles, SCADA systems, and substation design/construction practices.

- Strong understanding of electrical safety standards, lockout/tagout, arc flash, and shock hazard procedures.

- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

- Ability to travel extensively to project sites. Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license; Certifications in electrical testing and safety standards (e.g., OSHA 30, NFPA 70E) preferred

- Technical Skills: Strong knowledge and understanding of lockout/tagout procedures and requirements, arc flash and shock hazard analyses, electrical energy control procedures.

This job description is not intended to list all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Duties and responsibilities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice, as required by business needs.

Physical Requirements:

- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.

- Work outdoors in various weather conditions and work in confined spaces.

- Must be able to perform physical labor including climbing ladders, standing for extended periods of time, driving and flying as needed up to 75% of the time.

- Must be able to perform work outdoors in all weather conditions.

- Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

Required Abilities:

- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

- Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.

- Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.

- Must be able to work legally in the US.

At LND Technical Services LLC, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in the field of electrical services! Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Salary

$180,000 - $240,000 per year