Engineer

Spencer Ogden; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy seeks an experienced Substation Protection Subject Matter Expert in Charlotte, NC, for a long-term contract. The role involves developing relay settings, troubleshooting systems, and supporting utility teams. Candidates should have over 15 years in protection & controls and knowledge of NERC standards. This hybrid role requires onsite work three days a week. Competitive compensation is offered to the right individual.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of utility experience in protection & controls.
• Strong knowledge of NERC PRC/CIP/FAC standards required.
• Experience with relay coordination and short-circuit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop protection settings for transmission line, transformer, and capacitor protection schemes.
• Perform coordination studies and QA of relay settings.
• Troubleshoot protection issues and respond to internal requests.

Skills

Utility experience in protection & controls

Knowledge of NERC PRC/CIP/FAC standards

Relay coordination and short-circuit analysis

Familiarity with electromechanical and microprocessor relays

Experience with Aspen OneLiner

Experience with Aspen Relay Database

Experience with CymTCC

Experience with SEL AcSELerator

Job description

🗓 Long-term contract: March 30, 2026 – March 30, 2027

🏢 Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 remote

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Substation Protection Subject Matter Expert to support transmission capital projects and existing grid infrastructure. This role focuses on developing and maintaining protective relay settings, troubleshooting protection systems, and supporting cross-functional utility teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop protection settings for transmission line, transformer, bus, and capacitor protection schemes
• Perform coordination studies, calculations, and QA of relay settings
• Support new installations and upgrades to substation protection systems
• Troubleshoot protection issues and respond to internal engineering requests
• Maintain settings templates and documentation for compliance
• Collaborate with planning, distribution, and system performance teams

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years utility experience in protection & controls (substation protection systems)
• Strong knowledge of NERC PRC/CIP/FAC standards
• Experience with relay coordination and short-circuit analysis
• Familiar with electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor relays
• Experience with tools such as Aspen OneLiner, Aspen Relay Database, CymTCC, SEL AcSELerator

📩 Interview requires answering technical prescreen questions (relay settings, CT ratios, differential protection, compliance standards).