Substation Protection & Controls Engineer Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Substation Protection & Controls Engineer Timmons Group United States, North Carolina, Charlotte 610 East Morehead Street (Show on map) Jun 11, 2025
Company DescriptionJob Description Timmons Group is currently seeking a Substation Protection & Control Electrical Engineer/Designerto join our Electrical Design Group located in our Charlotte, NC office location. Responsibilities include preparation of P&C substation project design, studies, and technical documents in the support of the design of substation projects throughout the country. Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: Perform and direct others in the detailed design of medium to high-voltage utility substations
Perform detailed design, including one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, elementary and wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit, and cable sizing/routing, and selection of substation P&C equipment
Must be able to take a written scope document and develop a detailed P&C substation design and drawing package using good engineering judgment and industry/client standards with minimal oversight
Occasional travel will be required Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from accredited program
Five (5) or more years of experience in utility substation design
Engineer in Training Certification / Professional Engineer registration strongly preferred
Experience in 15kV through 138kV substation design and

IEEE/ANSI

standards
Experience in 230kV thru 500kV substation design is a plus
Microstation (V8 or newer) or AutoCAD (20016 or newer) is a plus
Experience performing P&C design in AutoCAD Electrical
Experience filling the substation P&C design engineer role for multiple concurrent projects (brownfield and greenfield projects)
Strong preference for those with
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Capability of solving difficult programs that require adaptation and modification of standard approaches, techniques, procedures and criteria
QualificationsAdditional Information 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 s. 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 s 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. #LI-KH1