Westwood Professional Services · 17 hours ago
Substation Engineer-P&C
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is dedicated to transforming the energy grid and designing resilient infrastructure. The Substation P&C Engineer will serve on electric substation design projects, applying relevant codes and standards while producing various engineering diagrams and specifications to support high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy projects.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include:
Development of
One-line diagrams
Three-line diagrams
Potential and current schematics
Control schematics
Alarm schematics
Communications schematics
Wiring Diagrams
Protection and control specifications (Preferred)
I/O mapping (Preferred)
Points mapping (Preferred)
Relay settings (Preferred)
Documentation for Design Calculations
Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP)
Technical Support
Procurement
Construction
Active 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 various 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
Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the work's performance
Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams
Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals
Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team
Attending all client technical review meetings
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program
EIT Certification
Minimum of 4 years related work experience in the field of high voltage substation design – P&C
Proficient in the use of AutoCAD or Bentley MicroStation
Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code
Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations
Performs all aspects of design for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects to include: Development of One-line diagrams, Three-line diagrams, Potential and current schematics, Control schematics, Alarm schematics, Communications schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Documentation for Design Calculations, Construction Documentation (Sequence and RFP), Technical Support, Procurement, Construction, Active 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 various 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
Keenly focused on production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts
Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects
Responsible for assisting with identification of key client interests and drivers and may determine the key clients in some instances
Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns in the work's performance
Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication and has knowledge and skillset to provide consultation and guidance to project teams
Remove any impediments that are obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals
Works to advise Management about how to maximize ROI for the team
Attending all client technical review meetings
Preferred
Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire
Experience in developing relay settings
Experience in protection device coordination
Proficient in use of ASPEN One Liner, CYME Dist, or similar programs
Knowledge of construction practices and constructability
Experience with proposal writing and project estimating
Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
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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