Lead Protection & Control Engineer - Substations & SCADA

K&A Engineering; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K with Company Match

Flexible PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Job summary

K&A Engineering in Cary, NC is looking for a highly motivated Protection and Control Engineer. The role involves leading the design and review of protection systems, ensuring compliance with utility standards, and mentoring junior engineers. The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, over 5 years of substation experience, and familiarity with Duke Progress standards. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans, 401K matching, and flexible PTO policies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in substation engineering.
• Experience with Duke Progress standards or substation requirements preferred.
• EIT or PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and review of protection and control systems.
• Ensure compliance with utility standards and NERC reliability requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in building technical standards.

Skills

Substation engineering

Protection and controls design

Relay protection principles

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

SEL AcSELerator

Job description

K&A Engineering in Cary, NC is looking for a highly motivated Protection and Control Engineer. The role involves leading the design and review of protection systems, ensuring compliance with utility standards, and mentoring junior engineers. The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, over 5 years of substation experience, and familiarity with Duke Progress standards. Benefits include comprehensive insurance plans, 401K matching, and flexible PTO policies.