Senior HV Substation Protection & Control Engineer - EPC

Redwood Materials; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Redwood Materials is seeking a Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join the EPC team in the United States. The role centers on designing high voltage substations (69kV to 345kV) and integrating with transmission lines and MV distribution, while coordinating with utilities and internal teams.

Responsibilities include developing diagrams and protection schemes, performing grid simulations, and leading R&D for HVDC concepts.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree.
• PE license in Nevada or eligible for reciprocity; must obtain within 2 months of start.
• Minimum 10 years of high voltage design experience, preferably in EPC environments.
• Proficiency in PSSE/PSLF, PSCAD, SEL AcSELerator and OneLiner, ETAP/SKM.
• Knowledge of HVDC design, protection and control systems, SCADA, and substation automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of high voltage AC substations (69kV–345kV) and integration with upstream/downstream lines.
• Develop single-line diagrams, layouts, protection schemes, relay settings, and grounding plans.
• Conduct grid studies and stability analyses using PSSE/PSLF/PSCAD.
• Interface with utilities/ISO/RTOs for interconnection, permitting and compliance.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and field teams during construction and commissioning.

Skills

High voltage design

Protection & control systems

Substation design

Relay coordination

Field engineering

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Licensed Professional Engineer (Nevada)

Tools

PSSE

PSLF

PSCAD

ASPEN OneLiner

AutoCAD

ETAP/SKM

Job description

Redwood Materials is seeking a Substation Protection and Control Engineer to join the EPC team in the United States. The role centers on designing high voltage substations (69kV to 345kV) and integrating with transmission lines and MV distribution, while coordinating with utilities and internal teams.

Responsibilities include developing diagrams and protection schemes, performing grid simulations, and leading R&D for HVDC concepts.