Substation P&C Engineer

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Locations: Austin, TX – Madison, WI – Raleigh, NC – Charlotte, NC

Position Summary

This role leads protection and control (P&C) engineering and design efforts for high-voltage substation projects supporting large-scale, transmission-connected renewable energy facilities. The position collaborates closely with multidisciplinary substation teams to deliver coordinated, code-compliant design documents from concept through construction support.

Responsibilities

• Lead protection and control engineering and design for high-voltage and EHV substation projects.
• Support large-scale renewable energy projects interconnected at the transmission level.
• Coordinate with physical, civil/structural, relay settings, and SCADA teams.
• Provide technical direction to engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Ensure deliverables meet stakeholder requirements and applicable codes and standards.

Job Function

• Perform protection and control design for high-voltage (4 kV–230 kV) and EHV (>230 kV) substations.
• Develop P&C drawings including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Prepare engineering studies including AC/DC load calculations, CT saturation, and cable sizing.
• Assist with development of major equipment specifications.
• Review vendor submittals for compliance.
• Perform quality reviews and cross-discipline checks.
• Attend project meetings and support procurement and construction activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• EIT certification required.
• Minimum of four years of experience in high-voltage substation P&C design.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of substation zones of protection.
• Experience with protection schemes for transmission lines, buses, transformers, and capacitor banks.
• Knowledge of major relay manufacturers and applications.
• Familiarity with substation equipment and AC/DC station service systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, and NERC standards.

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• Madison, WI – High quality of life, outdoor recreation, strong utilities sector.
• Raleigh, NC – Research Triangle innovation, affordable living, mild climate.
• Charlotte, NC – Major energy hub, strong job market, excellent connectivity.