Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

We are currently seeking aSubstation Protection & Controls Engineer - E3for ourPower Engineering & System Planninggroup that is based in our Charlotte, NC office. The protection and controls engineer will support substation engineering projects through conceptual and detailed design. P&C engineers will apply knowledge and experience to analyze, evaluate, and create new designs and drawings and revise existing designs and drawings with guidance from senior engineering personnel, as needed. Engineers will use their knowledge of components, arrangements, and standards to complete design packages including one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and bills of material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesof a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of electrical substations including schematics, wiring, protection single line diagrams, and relay, breaker and disconnect operations
• Knowledge of electrical codes including NEC and NESC
• Familiarity with common protection requirements, protection schemes, and application of digital relays
• Should have basic knowledge of short circuit study, relay coordination, arc flash study and equipment sizing of substation (substation cabling, station service, battery bank etc.)
• Knowledge of common substation configurations
• Adaptation to various client drafting standards and procedures
• Knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to work on a team and on multiple projects
• Ability to understand and incorporate comments and feedback
• Personal time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail and pride in work product quality

Required Education & Experience:

• BSEE from an accredited college or university
• EIT Certification or higher
• 5+ years of relevant experience with electric utility substations up to 345kV
• Basic knowledge of protection & coordination studies such as protective relay coordination, settings calculations, short circuit study, arc flash study for HV and EHV transmission systems
• Proficiency in protective relay coordination and settings calculations for HV and EHV transmission systems
• Experience with relay and communication equipment
• Experience with electrical system analysis software such as ASPEN, ETap, SKM,PSS/E or PSLF preferred

Knowledgeable of FERC and NERC requirements as they pertain to electric utility substation reliability requirements preferred

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are looking for high energy, creative, flexible, patient, self-starters who are willing to work at a dynamic pace. Candidates must share a commitment to our company's Vision, Mission and Shared Values.

Timmons Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Timmons Groupis a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized nationally as a "Best Firm to Work For" byCE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, we provide civil engineering, environmental, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying services to a diverse client base. As one of Engineering News Record's (ENR) Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we are dedicated to being an employer of choice and providing our people with the best resources, technology, and culture to help them thrive in an engaging career development setting. For more information, visitwww.timmons.com.

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