Substation Protection and Control Engineer

Kimley-Horn; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Health coverage

Time off & flexible scheduling

Student loan matching

Tuition reimbursement

Family leave & childcare resources

Job summary

Kimley-Horn's Raleigh office is looking for a Substation Protection & Control Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. You will design and execute HV/MV protection projects for utilities, renewables, and industrial clients, developing protection packages and diagrams while coordinating with cross-discipline teams.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong technical skills, familiarity with protection standards, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a

Qualifications

• 4+ years of engineering experience in substation design.
• P.E. license preferred or able to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCADE, MicroStation and Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV substation protection and control design.
• Develop protection packages for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel layouts.
• Develop relay one-line and three-line diagrams and logic diagrams.
• Design station service AC/DC systems for protection equipment.
• Lead quality control reviews on P&C design projects.
• Serve as technical lead on projects with limited guidance.
• Review BOMs for relay panels, cabinets, and communications equipment.
• Contribute to proposals and scopes of work for smaller projects.
• Plan and lead client meetings related to protection and control design.
• Support commissioning, relay testing, and energization planning.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Communicate with internal teams and clients to meet objectives.
• Develop leadership skills for future roles on the Power Delivery team.

Skills

Substation protection

Project leadership

Mentorship

Client coordination

Education

Professional Engineer license (P.E.)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCADE

MicroStation

Bluebeam

Job description

Overview

Kimley-Horn's Raleigh office is seeking a Substation Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join the Power Delivery team. The successful candidate will support the design, and execution of high-voltage and medium-voltage substation protection and control projects for utility, renewable energy, and industrial clients. Responsibilities include developing protection packages, relay one-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, communications diagrams, and construction drawing packages while coordinating closely with cross discipline teams. The ideal candidate is a self-driven engineer with strong technical skills, experience in utility protection and control standards, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This is not a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV substation protection and control design for utility and renewable energy projects.
• Develop protection packages for transmission and distribution substations.
• Prepare AC and DC schematics, wiring diagrams, relay panel layouts, and interconnection drawings.
• Develop relay one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and logic diagrams.
• Design station service AC and DC systems associated with protection and control equipment.
• Perform quality control reviews on protection and control design projects.
• Assume the role of technical lead on projects with limited guidance.
• Create and review bills of materials for relay panels, control cabinets, communications equipment, and P&C systems.
• Develop and review proposals and scopes of work for smaller substation P&C projects.
• Plan and lead client meetings, or meeting sections, related to protection and control design.
• Support commissioning activities, relay testing, troubleshooting, and energization planning.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients to meet project objectives.
• Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the Power Delivery team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant engineering experience in substation design.
• Preferred (but not required): Professional Engineering (P.E.) license, or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCADE, MicroStation and Bluebeam.

Key Benefits at Kimley-Horn

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.