Arcadis is seeking a highly motivated Lead Protection & Controls Engineer to join their Power Delivery team. This role focuses on providing technical leadership for the design, integration, and implementation of protection, control, SCADA, communications, and automation systems for medium- and high-voltage substations. The successful candidate will oversee engineering teams and act as the primary client interface, ensuring successful project delivery from conceptual design through commissioning. This position emphasizes leadership in protection and control engineering for various power projects, including utility and renewable energy.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 12+ years of experience in electric utility, consulting, or power delivery engineering
• Extensive experience with substation protection and control systems
• Strong knowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, communications protocols, and utility standards

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients on protection and control projects
• Lead the design and implementation of protection and control systems for substations ranging from 12 kV through 765 kV
• Oversee development of protection philosophies, relay applications, settings guidance, and control system architectures
• Engage in client meetings, technical workshops, coordination sessions, and design reviews
• Develop and maintain long-term client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services

• Employees at Arcadis are often offered a supportive, inclusive culture with internal mobility, extensive learning and development resources, and the flexibility to choose benefits that fit their needs (varying by country). Many roles also emphasize purpose and community—through sustainability initiatives, charitable programs like Shelter, and regular social and volunteer events—so people can grow their careers while making a positive impact.