Electrical Engineer – Utility Operations- # 26-23838

Us Tech Solutions; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions seeks an Engineering Technologist II to provide technical and administrative support for transmission outage coordination, substation operations, and capital project execution in the Energy Control Center. You will help plan, schedule, and coordinate outages essential for construction, maintenance, reliability, and system improvements.

The role requires foundational knowledge of transmission systems, substation equipment, protection and control concepts, switching practices,

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related technical discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in transmission, substations, protection & control, or outage coordination.
• Ability to read transmission/substation one-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate transmission and substation outages for capital projects and maintenance.
• Review outage requests for accurate scheduling and execution.
• Maintain and communicate outage schedules with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, ECC personnel, project managers, and field teams.
• Review diagrams, relay applications, procedures, and switching instructions.
• Evaluate system impacts and identify scheduling conflicts.
• Support multiple outage requests with attention to detail.
• Maintain outage records and coordination logs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operating procedures.
• Identify process improvements and communicate with leadership.
• Assist with emergency/outpriority outages as needed.

Skills

Transmission basics

Substation ops

Protection & Control

Outage coordination

Switching practices

MS Office

Education

AA in Engineering Technology

Job description

Duration: 36 months

Position Summary

• The Engineering Technologist II provides technical and administrative support for transmission outage coordination, substation operations, and capital project execution within the Energy Control Center (ECC). This role assists with planning, scheduling, and coordinating transmission and substation outages required to support construction, maintenance, reliability, and system improvement projects.
• The successful candidate will apply foundational knowledge of transmission systems, substation equipment, protection and control concepts, switching practices, and outage coordination processes while working closely with engineers, project managers, system operators, field personnel, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support coordination of transmission and substation outages for capital construction, maintenance, system improvement, and reliability projects.
• Assist with reviewing outage requests to ensure accurate scheduling and execution of planned work.
• Maintain and communicate outage schedules with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, Energy Control Center personnel, project management, field operations, and contractors to support outage planning and execution.
• Review transmission system one-line diagrams, relay applications, operating procedures, and switching instructions to support outage coordination activities.
• Assist in evaluating system impacts associated with planned outages and identify potential scheduling conflicts.
• Support multiple outage requests and project priorities while maintaining attention to detail and schedule accuracy.
• Maintain outage documentation, records, tracking systems, and project coordination logs.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with company operating practices, safety standards, and applicable procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and communicate recommendations to leadership and team members.
• Support emergency and priority outage requests as required.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related technical discipline; equivalent utility industry experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of relevant experience in transmission, substation operations, protection and control, system operations, outage coordination, utility design, or engineering support.
• Ability to read and interpret transmission and substation one-line (single-line) diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of major substation equipment, including:
• Circuit Breakers
• Disconnect Switches
• Power Transformers
• PTs/CCVTs
• Current Transformers (CTs)
• Basic understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes.
• Experience interpreting technical procedures, switching instructions, and operating practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Utility, substation, or transmission field experience.
• Exposure to relay, protection and control, or system operations environments.
• Experience supporting outage planning or coordination activities.
• Familiarity with iTOA or similar outage management systems.
• Knowledge of Energy Control Center operations and transmission switching practices.
• Experience supporting transmission, substation, or capital improvement projects.
• Understanding of utility safety, reliability, and operational requirements.

Additional Information

• Primarily office-based position with occasional travel to substations, field locations, and company facilities as needed.
• Supports transmission and substation capital projects through outage planning and coordination activities.
• Requires the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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