Senior Substation Relay + Control Engineer
ISG · Bloomington, MN
- Level
- Senior
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $80k–$120k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 8+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- Recently
The role in 30 seconds
A senior controls role at ISG (industrial) in Bloomington, MN. In this role, you will develop and review one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, equipment lists, and other critical design deliverables while serving as a technical resource for clients and project teams.
- They ask for
- 8+ years · degree required
- Base pay
- $80k–$120k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Controls Engineer roles in Minnesota: typical posted base $99k–$135k. This one lists $80k–$120k.
Median of the low and high ends of 15 live postings that list pay, out of 18 controls engineer openings in Minnesota, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 17 other live controls postings in Minnesota.
- Base pay
- About 15% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- More than usual (8+ vs 6+)
Typical $99k–$135k, from 13 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 6+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- PLC 72%
- Automation 67%
- Robotics 39%
- MES 28%
- Lean 22%
- Six Sigma 22%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Essential Duties
- ◆Ensure accurate and compliant designs, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, and equipment lists for high voltage substations.
- ◆Able to research, understand, assist, and order the appropriate materials needed for each design.
- ◆Verifies adherence to client, utility, and regulatory standards (IEEE, NESC).
- ◆Addresses complex technical challenges, such as optimizing schemes or troubleshooting design issues.
- ◆Supports project schedules to meet milestones and deliverables.
- ◆Works closely with substation physical, civil, and structural teams and external stakeholders (clients, utilities).
- ◆Reviews and approves drawings, calculations, and technical reports.
- ◆Mentors junior engineers and designers, reviewing their work and providing constructive feedback.
- ◆Conducts training sessions and share best practices.
- ◆Fosters a collaborative and positive work environment.
- ◆Serves as the main technical point of contact for clients, addressing inquiries and presenting solutions.
- ◆Delivers high-quality designs that meet client expectations and industry standards.
- ◆Recommends and implements process improvements to enhance design efficiency and accuracy.
- ◆Stays current with industry advancements, standards, and technologies.
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Senior Substation Relay + Control Engineer
Department: Power
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Bloomington, MN
Description
We are seeking a Senior Substation Relay + Controls Engineer to lead the design and delivery of protection and control systems for high-voltage transmission and distribution substations supporting one of ISG's longstanding clients, FirstEnergy. In this role, you will develop and review one-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, equipment lists, and other critical design deliverables while serving as a technical resource for clients and project teams. You will solve complex engineering challenges, mentor junior staff, and help deliver safe, reliable, and compliant designs that support the electric grid.
Within our Energy Business Unit , ISG’s Power Group plays a vital role in delivering resilient infrastructure solutions, supporting projects and clients nationwide.
We operate as a one-profit-center firm and we work as one team across all offices, sharing resources, expertise, and opportunities to best serve our clients and support our employee owners. Regardless of where this position is posted, we encourage all qualified candidates from any ISG geography to apply.
Similar projects and initiatives you may contribute to as part of this role:
- •Substation Upgrades
- •Electrical Substation Misoperated Line Terminal Improvements
- •FAC-008 Facility Rating Projects
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- •Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- •8+ years of consulting or substation engineering and design experience required.
- •Ohio PE License preferred. May be working towards certification.
- •Valid driver's license and ability to travel for site visits, design reviews, and client meetings.
ISG Employee Owner Benefits
- •Medical, dental, and vision
- •Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
- •Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
- •Paid parental leave
- •Bi-annual profit sharing
- •Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
- •401K retirement plan
- •Life insurance
- •HSA and FSA options
- •Bereavement leave
- •Supplemental voluntary benefits
- •Short term and long-term disability
- •Parking reimbursement, varies on office location