Design Engineer – Protection and Controls

Job ID: 112248
Location: Kansas City or Topeka, Missouri  [Hybrid]
Category: Other
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 03/22/2026
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We’re seeking a Design Engineer (Protection & Controls) to support engineering design for electric substations, transmission lines, and generation facilities, focused on control systems and fault protection. You’ll partner with Protection & Controls engineers and cross-functional teams to develop designs that support system reliability and safety, and provide technical support through construction, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

What You’ll Do

  • Develop Protection & Controls designs for substations, transmission, and generation equipment to support safe, reliable operation.
  • Specify substation equipment and components (e.g., bus, grounding, conduit, switches, breakers, transformers, relay panels, instrumentation).
  • Design protective relaying, metering, and SCADA interfaces using standards, past projects, regulations, and system requirements.
  • Gather/analyze system ratings and inputs (voltage, power, ampacity, impedance, CT ratios, relay settings) to support compliance/reporting and evolving requirements.
  • Build project scopes, bills of material, and cost estimates to support budgeting and multi-year planning.
  • Support operations and construction teams with troubleshooting, mis-operation review, failure analysis, testing/commissioning support, and event report follow-up.
  • Review technical drawings/specifications to ensure installations align with codes, standards, and engineering requirements.
  • Provide direction/quality review for designers/technicians; review and redline drawings as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Knowledge of core engineering principles and advanced mathematics.
  • Power engineering exposure/knowledge, including:
    • Reading/interpreting schematic, wiring, and logic diagrams
    • Understanding relay protection schemes across Generation/Transmission/Distribution
    • Ability to develop basic drawings, relay logic, and settings for protection designs
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced/high-accountability environment.
  • Proficiency with standard tools (Word/Excel/databases) preferred.

Preferred / Nice to Have

  • Utility experience related to substation, generation, and transmission protection & control systems.
  • Experience reviewing/redlining P&C drawings and validating bills of material.
Publishing Pay Range: $75.00 – $77.00 Hourly

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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