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OverviewSubstation Engineer - P&CWestwood Professional Services, Inc.Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Protection and Control Engineer to join our Renewables Substation team. The primary function of this role is to lead the Substation P&C Engineering and Design efforts for large scale, transmission-interconnected renewable energy projects. The P&C Engineer will work with (and provide direction to) other engineers, designers, and drafters to develop project deliverables that satisfy all stakeholder requirements and comply with applicable codes & standards. As part of the broader multi-discipline Substation Team, the P&C Engineer will work with the Substation Project Engineer and other discipline leads to ensure design documents are coordinated and consistent between the Physical, Civil/Structural, Relay Settings, and SCADA teams.Duties And ResponsibilitiesPerforms all aspects of P&C design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:Development of all project drawings

• One-lines
• Three-lines
• AC/DC schematics
• Relay panel elevation and BOM
• Control enclosure layout and BOM
• Equipment and Relay Panel Wiring diagrams
• Communication schematics and connection details

Development of studies / calculations

• Station service AC load calculations and transformer sizing
• Station battery / charger DC load calculations and sizing
• CT Saturation studies
• Voltage drop / cable sizing
• Assist with development of major equipment specifications
• Review equipment vendor submittals for conformance with specs and project requirements
• Review P&C deliverables completed by others
• Cross discipline checks with other substation / service leads
• Attend internal and external project meetings as needed
• Assist Project Engineer with procurement and construction support task

Required Skills

• Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
• EIT Certification

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
• 4+ years work experience in high voltage substation P&C design
• Strong knowledge of substation zones of protection
• Typical protection and control schemes for:
• Transmission Lines, HV/MV Buses, Power Transformers, Cap Banks, etc.
• Relay manufacturers (make and model)
• Incorporating those relays in the design to achieve desired protection
• Familiarity with Substation major equipment and the specifications, schematics, and wiring thereof:
• HV and MV Circuit Breakers
• Power Transformers
• Instrument Transformers
• Disconnect Switches
• LV AC Systems (Station Service)
• LV DC Systems (Station Batteries / Chargers)
• Capacitor Banks
• Relay Panels & Control Enclosures
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with industry standards and codes
• ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, etc.
• General knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations

Preferred Experience

• Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire.
• Previous experience in a consultancy environment
• Previous experience with large scale renewable energy projects
• General knowledge of relay settings / protection device coordination
• General knowledge of SCADA and communications systems
• General knowledge of substation construction practices

Other Expectations

• This position is classified as in-office, full time.
• Preferred office locations:
• Austin, TX
• Madison, WI
• Raleigh, NC
• Charlotte, NC
• Other locations may be considered

Compensation Range MinimumUSD $90,000.00/Yr.Compensation Range MaximumUSD $120,000.00/Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology

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