Protection & Control Engineering Manager

Post Date

Jun 03, 2026

Location

Moncks Corner,
South Carolina

ZIP/Postal Code

29461
US
Aug 04, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Electrical Engineering

Req #

CHS-0a384e78-a9c2-4631-86d6-c759ee2a4516

Pay Rate

$130k - $163k (estimate)

Job Description

DIRECT ENGINEERING FOR MAJOR SUBSTATION CAPITAL PROJECTS (40%): Oversee conceptual design, relay and protection strategies, consultant reviews, engineering, and constructability reviews for high‑value substation projects. Review and approve engineering deliverables, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with codes and standards. Provide technical guidance on protection and control engineering design, material selection, and system integration.
LEAD, DEVELOP & MENTOR PROTECTION & CONTROL ENGINEERING TEAM (20%): Provide day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and performance management for engineers and technical staff. Build team capabilities through training, technical development, and succession planning. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and high‑quality engineering execution.
DRIVE CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION THROUGHOUT PROJECT (20%): Coordinate closely with project management, planning, operations and construction teams to ensure project engineering readiness. Support procurement activities, including technical evaluations. Represent engineering in project meetings and stakeholder reviews.
PROVIDE ENGINEERING SUPPORT DUING CONSTRUCTION (20%): Partner with field personnel and external consultants to resolve design issues during construction, respond to RFIs, and ensure engineering intent is maintained. Participate in site visits, inspections, and commissioning activities as needed. Ensure construction support activities uphold safety, quality, and compliance expectations.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an EAC/ABET accredited university or college + 8 years experience required.
PE license required.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.