Substation System Protection Engineer: High-Voltage Design

Westwood Professional Services; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Charlotte is looking for a Substation Engineer specializing in System Protection. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in high voltage substation design and relay settings for utility and renewable projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design projects, QA/QC processes, and providing technical support to the team. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff, contributing to high-quality outcomes across multiple projects.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design all aspects of high voltage and EHV substation projects.
• Perform QA/QC on one-line diagrams and current schematics.
• Support clients with transparent feedback and technical guidance.

Skills

Protection scheme functionality

Relay settings development

Coordination with project stakeholders

Technical support for field personnel

Education

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

ASPEN One Liner

ETAP

Power Factory

CYME Dist.

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Charlotte is looking for a Substation Engineer specializing in System Protection. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in high voltage substation design and relay settings for utility and renewable projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design projects, QA/QC processes, and providing technical support to the team. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior staff, contributing to high-quality outcomes across multiple projects.