Senior Substation Protection Engineer – HV Systems

Westwood Professional Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Diverse project engagements

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking a Substation Engineer – System Protection to manage high-voltage utility systems projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience designing relay settings and conducting power system studies. Responsibilities include creating control specifications, ensuring project milestones, and providing technical support. The firm values innovation, safety, and teamwork, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in high voltage substation design.
• Proficient using relay settings for utility or renewable projects.
• Strong familiarity with NERC System Protection Coordination Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform design for high voltage substation projects.
• Develop Protection and Control Specifications.
• Coordinate efforts with project team members.

Skills

Relay Settings

Protection Scheme Functionality

Event Analysis

Short Circuit Studies

Relay Coordination

CT Saturation Studies

Power System Studies

Technical Support

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN One Liner

ETAP

Power Factory

CYME Dist.

Job description

A leading engineering firm in North Carolina is seeking a Substation Engineer – System Protection to manage high-voltage utility systems projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience designing relay settings and conducting power system studies. Responsibilities include creating control specifications, ensuring project milestones, and providing technical support. The firm values innovation, safety, and teamwork, offering a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth.