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Substation Engineer – P&C
| Company | Westwood |
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| Location | Raleigh, NC, USA |
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| Salary | $95000 – $115000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
- EIT Certification
- 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)
- 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
Responsibilities
- Performs all aspects of P&C design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
