Lead Engineer, Protection & Control
full-time•Lewiston
About this role
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) is growing—and we’re looking for a Lead Electrical Engineer, Protection & Control, who is ready to shape the future of power infrastructure.
Join our talented Lewiston team and play a key role in delivering innovative Protection & Control solutions that keep the grid safe, reliable, and resilient.
At AES, you’ll be part of a collaborative engineering community within the Asplundh Infrastructure Group, working across the full lifecycle of critical utility projects—from concept and design, through construction and commissioning, all the way to maintaining in‑service assets. Our work powers communities, supports major utilities, and drives the next generation of energy technology.
As a Lead Engineer, you’ll lead or contribute to project teams to develop custom engineering solutions that directly support our customers’ toughest challenges. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving industry and wants to make a visible impact through technical excellence and innovative thinking.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule and requires regular on-site presence at our Lewiston, ME office.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll take on a variety of high‑impact technical and leadership responsibilities that are essential to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative Protection & Control solutions. You’ll work hands‑on with complex systems, collaborate across disciplines, and help guide both projects and people to successful outcomes. Your work will include, but is not limited to:
- Developing and reviewing Protection & Control settings designs
- Performing coordination studies to ensure proper system protection
- Conducting short‑circuit studies using detailed system models
- Performing event analysis to support system reliability and troubleshooting
- Creating and reviewing HMI (Human‑Machine Interface) configurations
- Creating and reviewing RTU settings and design packages
- Designing and configuring the operating characteristics of managed switches and LAN networks
- Ensuring adherence to industry best practices and cybersecurity requirements
- Leading, planning, and coordinating engineering projects with minimal supervision
- Understanding, interpreting, and executing work based on client‑specific standards and requirements
- Providing training, mentorship, and technical development for junior engineering staff
- Leading project teams and interfacing directly with customers to deliver high‑quality results on schedule
- Providing field support, including troubleshooting, testing, and setup
- Serving as the Owner’s Engineer (OE) by reviewing designs and supplying necessary information to support project completion
The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who brings strong organizational and planning skills to every project. You excel in a collaborative, team‑driven environment and naturally inspire others through your expertise and communication. You approach each task with precision and a commitment to quality, taking full ownership of your work and delivering results you’re proud of. Attention to detail, accountability, and a passion for solving complex problems are key to success in this role.
Education & Experience
We’re looking for a seasoned Protection & Control professional who brings deep technical expertise, proven industry experience, and a strong commitment to engineering excellence. The ideal candidate will have the following background and capabilities:
- 5-8 years of experience in relay/protection engineering or a related field
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Proficiency with ASPEN, SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, or similar utility engineering software
- Hands-on programming experience with protection relays and substation equipment
- Strong understanding of engineering theory, practices, procedures, and NERC requirements
- Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) or EIT
- Experience with IEC 61850/GOOSE communication protocols (preferred)
- Background in power system protection, relay design and planning, or substation design and telecom integration
- Experience with substation relays and equipment such as SEL, GE, Beckwith, electromechanical relays, Ruggedcom switches, and Cimplicity HMIs
The salary for this position will vary depending on the candidate’s experience, skills, and geographic location, and will be determined consistent with applicable pay equity and wage transparency laws.
Benefits for Eligible Employees*
At Asplundh Engineering Services, we invest in the well‑being of our people. Eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work‑life balance, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plan to help you secure your future
- Company‑provided life insurance for added peace of mind
- Supplemental life insurance options, including spouse and child coverage
- A variety of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
- Long‑term disability coverage
- Pre‑paid legal plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support personal and professional well‑being
- Paid time off to recharge and refresh
- Paid holidays
- Access to employee discount programs and helpful resources
*Benefits listed above are available to eligible employees. Eligibility requirements and plan provisions apply.
About Us
Asplundh Engineering Services (AES) brings over 100 years of expertise to deliver top-notch engineering, design, planning, and testing services for transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the U.S.
An Asplundh Company
As part of the Asplundh family, AES benefits from extensive resources and a century of experience. Together, we provide utilities with comprehensive end-to-end services, from design to construction, testing, and maintenance, ensuring reliability and peace of mind.
Our Commitment
At AES, we believe in tackling challenges together with our customers, leveraging our collective experience and resources to achieve success in every project.
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What you'll do
- The Lead Engineer will develop and review Protection & Control settings designs, perform coordination studies, and lead project teams to deliver innovative solutions. This role involves hands-on work with complex systems and guiding projects and people to successful outcomes.
About Asplundh Engineering Services, LLC
Asplundh Engineering Services leverages more than 100 years of experience to provide a superior, single-point solution for engineering, design and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation and renewable infrastructure markets across the United States.
Working with AES, you have access to the reach, resources and responsiveness that the scope, scale and financial strength of Asplundh can offer—plus the peace of mind that comes with it.
Because we are a part of Asplundh, we approach every project with the collective experience, resources and mindset that, together with our customers, we can conquer any challenge.
AES relies on internal collaboration through our various offices and subject matter experts to provide our services seamlessly to our clients across the country. Whether it is our own highly qualified engineering and design teams, or a service provided through an Asplundh affiliated company, let AES provide our extensive industry knowledge or expertise to get your project from concept to energization. AES affiliated companies: Asplundh Construction, Kupper Engineering, Power Delivery Solutions, American Electrical Testing and Burlington Electrical Testing.
Our services include:
• Distribution Engineering, Design and Planning
• Transmission Engineering
• Substation Engineering
• Protection and Control
• SCADA/RTU Design and Engineering
• Construction and Project Management
• Renewable Energy Engineering
• Systems Integration
• Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC)
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