Job Description
Senior Substation Relay & Control Engineer
Department: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Cleveland, OH
Compensation: $105,000 - $150,000 / year
Founded in 1973,
ISG is a multi-disciplinary, employee-owned firm providing architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning services to communities across the nation. Guided by our mission: simplify solutions and passionately design the future; we partner with clients to turn complex challenges into meaningful, lasting impact.
We are seeking a Senior Substation R&C Engineer who will be responsible for applying diversified knowledge of engineering, architecture, surveying, or scientific principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Work requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of specialized fields, related sciences, and/or disciplines. May lead one large project or a number of small projects, usually coordinating the work of less experienced engineers, technical assistants, and drafters. This position will work on projects directly associated with FirstEnergy, one of ISG’s trusted and longstanding client partners.
ISG employee owners are motivated by a shared goal to stretch the limits of great design and positively influence each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. Within our
Energy Business Unit, ISG’s Power Group plays a vital role in delivering resilient infrastructure solutions, supporting projects and clients nationwide.
Regardless of where this position is posted, we encourage all qualified candidates from any ISG geography to apply. 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.
To provide a glimpse into the work, below are examples of similar projects and initiatives you may contribute to as part of this role:
Essential Duties
- Ensures accurate and compliant designs, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, Equipment Lists, etc. for high voltage substations. The ability to look up, understand, assist, and order the appropriate materials needed for each design.
- Verifies adherence to client, utility, and regulatory standards (e.g., 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 other disciplines (substation physical, civil/structural) 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 Engineering degree with specialization in the electrical discipline required.
- 8+ years of previous consulting or substation engineering/design experience required.
- Ohio PE License preferred. May be working towards certification.
- Valid Drivers’ License required.
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
