Senior System Protection Engineer – Substations (Renewables)

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Lead System Protection Engineer to join the Renewables Substation team in a senior SME role. You will own system protection design, relay settings, and coordination studies for high voltage substations, guiding QA/QC and mentoring staff.

You will interact with project stakeholders nationwide, lead technical reviews, and ensure compliance with NERC PRC and NEC codes while delivering high-quality, standards-based solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 10 years related work experience in high voltage substation design – System Protection and Relay Settings.
• PE License in at least one state; multiple states preferred.
• Proficient in ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, PowerFactory, CYME Dist, or similar programs.
• Strong familiarity with NERC PRC requirements (PRC-019, PRC-024, PRC-025, PRC-027, PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030).
• Strong familiarity with NEC and National Electrical Safety Code.

Responsibilities

• Performs system protection and communication design for high voltage substations (4kV–230kV, EHV).
• Develops protection/relay settings files, I/O mapping, and communication settings.
• Coordinates with other disciplines for consistent designs (P&C drawings, SCADA).
• Provides technical support during construction, testing, and commissioning.
• Leads and mentors junior engineers, ensures QA/QC adherence, and drives best practices.

Skills

Protection and Relay Settings

Substation Design

Team Leadership

QA/QC

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN OneLiner

ETAP

PowerFactory

CYME Dist

SEL Relay Software

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. seeks a Lead System Protection Engineer to join the Renewables Substation team in a senior SME role. You will own system protection design, relay settings, and coordination studies for high voltage substations, guiding QA/QC and mentoring staff.

You will interact with project stakeholders nationwide, lead technical reviews, and ensure compliance with NERC PRC and NEC codes while delivering high-quality, standards-based solutions.