Westwood Professional Services · 2 days ago
Substation Senior Engineer - P&C
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Substation Sr. Engineer - P&C to join our team. The Senior Substation P&C Engineer will serve on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects, applying applicable codes and standards in the engineering design.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV - 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
One-line diagrams
Three-line diagrams
Potential and current schematics
Control schematics
Alarm schematics
Communications schematics
Wiring Diagrams
Protection and control specifications
I/O mapping
Documentation for Design Calculations
Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
Technical Support
Procurement and Construction Coordination
Ability to work seamlessly with a P&C Designer to develop the above-listed schematics as well as the associated wiring diagrams
Ability to coordinate efforts with other external and internal project team members, with familiarity in identifying when coordination is needed with certain design disciplines such as transmission line engineers, distribution line engineers, telecom engineers, etc
Leverages experience by mentoring and training lower-level professionals including top graduates entering the field of system protection
Keenly focused on the production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
Responsible for assisting with the identification of key client interests and drivers
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the performance of the work
Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams
Works to advise Management about how to maximize effectiveness and efficiency for the team
Attending client technical review meetings
Act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead, as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electric substation design projects
Experience with high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects
Knowledge of IEEE, NESC, NEC, and other applicable codes and standards
Ability to produce one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, specifications, and I/O mapping
Familiarity with protection scheme functionality
Experience in coordinating efforts with external and internal project team members
Ability to mentor and train lower-level professionals
Strong focus on producing high-quality work and supporting continuous improvement efforts
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
Strong communication skills to convey client interests and drivers to project team members
Experience serving as a technical specialist for system protection and communication
Ability to advise management on maximizing team effectiveness and efficiency
Experience attending client technical review meetings
Ability to act as project technical lead and QA/QC lead
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
Founded in 1972
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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