K&A Engineering Consulting ยท 5 days ago
Transmission Protection & Control Engineer
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
3+ years expK&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company specializing in consulting and engineering services for power utility and industrial clients. The Transmission Protection & Control Engineer will develop scopes of work for electrical Protection & Controls systems, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage project deliverables to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
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Responsibilities
Develop comprehensive scopes of work for electrical Protection & Controls (P&C) systems in support of capital projects
Assess substation yard and control house modifications, including major equipment upgrades, relay specifications, and panel layouts
Identify and specify required equipment, materials, relay types, cabling, and telecom needs
Perform site visits to evaluate existing conditions and validate project requirements
Collaborate closely with stakeholders (Construction, Maintenance, Project Management, Planning, Operations) to ensure scope alignment with operational needs
Apply engineering principles to resolve technical issues, conduct feasibility analyses, and provide solutions for moderately complex to complex problems
Prepare accurate technical documentation, reports, calculations, and sketches
Ensure scopes comply with internal standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices
Independently manage scope development schedules, interfaces, and deliverables with minimal oversight
Support project execution teams during design and construction by clarifying scope intent and resolving field issues
Foster strong working relationships across departments to drive efficient collaboration and decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)
3+ years of relevant engineering experience within the utility industry
Proficient in the design of protection settings and control of all classes of substations
Familiar with the creation of SPCC plans and secondary oil containment designs
Proficient in engineering theories and principles
Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with principles of project management
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Company
K&A Engineering Consulting
At K&A Engineering Consulting, our clients and employees are at the heart of everything we do.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Purna Kharel
Founder, President & CEO
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