About the role
Description
We are seeking a Senior Substation Relay and Controls Engineer to lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations supporting one of ISG's longstanding clients, FirstEnergy. In this role, you will develop and review one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, equipment lists, and other critical design deliverables while serving as a technical resource for clients and project teams. You will solve complex engineering challenges, mentor junior staff, and help deliver safe, reliable, and compliant designs that support the electric grid.
Within our Energy Business Unit, ISG’s Power Group plays a vital role in delivering resilient infrastructure solutions, supporting projects and clients nationwide.
We operate as a one-profit-center firm and we work as one team across all offices, sharing resources, expertise, and opportunities to best serve our clients and support our employee owners. Regardless of where this position is posted, we encourage all qualified candidates from any ISG geography to apply.
Similar projects and initiatives you may contribute to as part of this role:
- Substation Upgrades
- Electrical Substation Misoperated Line Terminal Improvements
- FAC-008 Facility Rating Projects
Essential Duties
- Ensure accurate and compliant designs, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and equipment lists for high voltage substations.
- Able to research, understand, assist, and order the appropriate materials needed for each design.
- Verifies adherence to client, utility, and regulatory standards (IEEE, NESC).
- Addresses complex technical challenges, such as optimizing schemes or troubleshooting design issues.
- Supports project schedules to meet milestones and deliverables.
- Works closely with substation physical, civil, and structural teams and external stakeholders (clients, utilities).
- Reviews and approves drawings, calculations, and technical reports.
- Mentors junior engineers and designers, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback.
- Conducts training sessions and share best practices.
- Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Serves as the main technical point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and presenting solutions.
- Delivers high-quality designs that meet client expectations and industry standards.
- Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance design efficiency and accuracy.
- Stays current with industry advancements, standards, and technologies.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of consulting or substation engineering and design experience required.
- Ohio PE License preferred. May be working towards certification.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel for site visits, design reviews, and client meetings.
ISG Employee Owner Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
- Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
- Paid parental leave
- Bi-annual profit sharing
- Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
- 401K retirement plan
- Life insurance
- HSA and FSA options
- Bereavement leave
- Supplemental voluntary benefits
- Short term and long-term disability
- Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
About ISG
We are 100% owned by our employees! ISG's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allows for broader ownership, the ability to be directly connected to performance, and our culture of accountability and opportunism is amplified. Put simply, everyone works hard = everyone benefits, not just an elite group.
We are focused on strengths, using those talents to guide personal development and team collaboration. We are involved in our communities and lead through empowerment. Firm growth is a direct reflection of the dedication, ingenuity, and hard work each ISG owner brings to the office and field every day.
ISG's growth and sustainability are based on the unwavering belief that we need to grow for the betterment of our people and firm. We are entrepreneurial. We believe in having the right people onboard and being disciplined during good times and when faced with new challenges. And most importantly, we foster growth through positive mentorship and progressive ideas that lead to strategic, contextual based decisions. We believe that this unwavering commitment to our culture, clients, and dynamic qualities translates to better services for our partners, and that it will continue to guide ISG's future.
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