Substation Engineer – System Protection

Substation Engineer – System Protection

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Engineer – System Protection to join our team. The Substation System Protection Engineer serves as an engineer on electric substation design projects for high‑voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects. He/she will apply engineering knowledge and experience to fulfill the principal duties and responsibilities listed below, including developing relay settings and working with internal and external stakeholders to meet project milestones.

Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects, including:

• Protection and Control Specifications
• Relay Settings
• Event Analysis

• Short Circuit
• Relay Coordination
• CT Saturation
• Other power system studies

• One‑Line Diagrams
• Three‑Line Diagrams
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Control Schematics
• Alarm Schematics

• Procurement
• Construction (Testing and Commissioning)

• Work seamlessly with and provide guidance to the P&C Design team in developing the above‑listed items
• Provide technical support to field personnel, responsible for applying and testing relay settings
• Coordinate efforts with all project team members by identifying coordination needs within specific disciplines such as protection and control design engineers, transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc.

• Follow department processes and procedures
• Maintain strong customer service

• Provide transparent and honest feedback to the project team (external stakeholders, clients, etc.)
• Help develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests
• Advise Management on how to maximize ROI for the team

• Mentor and train entry‑level professionals, including top graduates entering system protection
• Focus on production of high‑quality work and support continuous improvement efforts
• Work well in a fast‑paced environment on multiple projects
• Assist in identifying key client interests and drivers and communicate them to the project team
• Serve as a technical specialist for system protection and communication, providing consultation and guidance
• Remove impediments obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals
• Attend all client technical review meetings
• Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed

• Minimum of 4 years related work experience in high‑voltage substation design, particularly relay settings for utility and/or renewable projects
• Proficient in ASPEN One Liner, ETAP, Power Factory, CYME Dist., or similar programs
• Strong familiarity with NERC System Protection Coordination Requirements (NERC PRC‑019, PRC‑024, PRC‑025, PRC‑027)
• Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
• Good knowledge of industry and technology trends specific to substations

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.