Senior Engineer - Protection and Controls

SEnergy is hiring a Senior Engineer - Protection and Controls to support the Substation division with end-to-end design and coordination of Protection and Controls projects. Based in San Antonio, TX (onsite), this role combines technical ownership with close collaboration across engineering, project delivery, and customer-facing technical coordination.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Develop substation relaying and metering diagrams, including A.C. schematic diagrams and D.C. schematic diagrams.
• Prepare specifications and Bill of Material for Protection/Control/Metering/RTU/Communication Panels.
• Create schematic diagrams for SCADA and communications interfaces, including RTUs, HMIs, and IEDs.
• Develop protection and control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet the contract schedule and scope, and communicate engineering design risks to the project manager.
• Act as the customer point of contact for technical topics, including technical construction and procurement.
• Apply knowledge of Electrical Codes & Standards, including IEC, NEC, IEEE, and UL, for electrical components.
• Review vendor documentation as needed.
• Bring practical site exposure on erection and commissioning of electrical installation works (advantage).
• Conduct arc-flash hazard calculations to determine arc-flash boundaries and required PPE, and recommend ways to reduce incident energy levels.
• Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs within your area of expertise, including presenting complex solutions to clients.
• Perform quality control reviews of deliverables produced by other team members.
• Support technical proposal development, including engineering budget estimates.
• Maintain and continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge as product lifecycle requirements evolve.
• Work independently when needed and collaborate as part of a team; perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• PE Certification and 8 years’ experience in Protections and Controls for the energy industry.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills with effective communication in both oral and written forms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, exceptional computer skills, with emphasis on project management, spreadsheet, and word processing applications.
• Strong time management, organizational skills, and ability to handle multi-tasking.
• Ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, and capability to perform duties involving sitting, standing, walking, and using hands and arms.

Benefits and support

• 100% employer-paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent.
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%.
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term Disability.
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Supplemental offered.
• Paid Holidays.
• Starting at 3 weeks PTO with rollover.
• Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Annual Profit Sharing Bonus based on Performance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Flexible schedule, plus options including Health insurance, Health savings account, Life insurance, Paid time off, Referral program, Retirement plan, and Vision insurance.

Work location

In person in San Antonio, TX.