Substation P&C Engineer

Location(s)

• Charlotte or Raleigh, North Carolina

Compensation

• 125 - 145k

Position Summary

The Substation Engineer – System Protection will support the design and development of protection and control systems for high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations, including utility and renewable energy interconnection projects. This position focuses on relay settings, protection studies, technical design reviews, and coordination with multidisciplinary engineering teams. The engineer will also provide technical guidance, mentor junior professionals, and help ensure projects meet quality standards, client expectations, and project milestones.

Job Function

• Design protection and control systems for high-voltage (4 kV–230 kV) and extra-high-voltage (above 230 kV) substation projects.
• Develop protection and control specifications, relay settings, and event analyses.
• Perform short-circuit, relay coordination, current transformer (CT) saturation, and other power system studies.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of one-line and three-line diagrams; current, potential, control, and alarm schematics.
• Provide technical support for procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Guide the protection and control design team and support field personnel applying and testing relay settings.
• Coordinate with protection and control, transmission, distribution, and telecommunications engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Follow departmental processes, maintain strong customer service, and support continuous improvement.
• Provide clear feedback to clients and project stakeholders; develop solutions for unique client requirements.
• Advise management on opportunities to maximize team return on investment.
• Mentor and train entry-level system protection professionals.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
• Identify client priorities and communicate them to project teams.
• Serve as a system protection and communications technical specialist and help remove obstacles to project delivery.
• Attend client technical review meetings and serve as project technical lead or QA/QC lead as needed.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of four years of related experience in high-voltage substation design, particularly relay settings for utility and/or renewable energy projects.
• No specific degree requirement is stated in the provided job description.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, PowerFactory, CYME Distribution, or similar software.
• Strong familiarity with NERC system protection coordination requirements, including PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, and PRC-027.
• Strong familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).
• Knowledge of substation industry practices and emerging technologies.
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and provide technical guidance.

Appealing Facts About Living in Raleigh, North Carolina

• Raleigh is part of the Research Triangle, a region known for engineering, technology, and research opportunities.
• The area offers access to greenways, parks, and outdoor recreation.
• Residents can enjoy museums, arts venues, restaurants, and college sports.
• Raleigh offers access to both North Carolina's mountains and Atlantic coast for weekend trips.

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