What are the responsibilities and job description for the Owner's Protection Engineer position at SGC?
Owner’s Protection Engineer
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Owner’s Protection Engineer to work directly with one of our utility clients, providing hands-on engineering support for transmission, substation, distribution, and renewable energy projects.
In this role, you’ll act as an integrated member of the client’s team, helping to ensure that project designs and deliverables meet all engineering, safety, and regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate daily with the client’s engineers, project managers, and stakeholders, serving as a trusted technical resource and advisor throughout every stage of the project lifecycle.
About Us
SGC Engineering is more than just a team—we're a close-knit community of engineers and designers driven by a shared passion for excellence. Operating within a fast-paced and dynamic environment, our firm thrives on collaboration and the Seller-Doer business model, where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to make a direct impact. We empower our team members with the autonomy and independence they need to pursue projects they care about, fostering a culture where innovation, initiative, and creativity lead to real success. At SGC Engineering, your ideas are not just welcomed—they're essential.
Compensation: $70,000 to $100,000 per year depending on your skills and experience
This position offers the flexibility of a remote or hybrid schedule, with opportunities to work on-site with the client as needed.
What You’ll Do
- Perform the necessary engineering involved in the design of high- and medium-voltage systems.
- Review protection and control engineering design deliverables prepared by others on behalf of the client.
- Apply client standards and guidelines to develop or update engineering documents.
- Support project planning, coordination, and design reviews from concept through completion.
- Collaborate closely with the client’s internal teams to provide recommendations and resolve technical challenges.
- Coordinate and track project schedules and deliverables to ensure timely completion and quality control.
- Provide construction and commissioning support as needed.
- Follow client-specific processes and document control procedures.
- Evaluate and verify engineering designs for regulatory compliance and alignment with system requirements.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
- 2 years of experience in a utility, consulting, or related work environment.
- Strong understanding of protection and control systems, including microprocessor-based relays and associated software.
- Familiarity with communication protocols, pilot protection schemes, and SCADA systems is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and AutoCAD (preferred).
- Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the client’s team.
- Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred, and interest in pursuing PE licensure.
Why Join Us
- Work directly with a leading utility client, gaining exposure to real-world projects and systems.
- Be a trusted engineering partner, not just a consultant—your input directly influences project outcomes.
- Engage in a mix of transmission, substation, and renewable energy work, expanding your technical scope.
- Enjoy the flexibility of a remote/hybrid schedule while still being embedded in a client-facing environment.
- Join a team that values collaboration, accuracy, and professional growth.
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000