Electrical Engineer - Utility Industry

$40-$60 per hour Charlotte, NC Contract

• Duration:

  06+ Months

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Note:

Hybrid:

3 days in office

• Job Summary:

• + Client is seeking a contract Protection / Asset Classification Engineer to support device and relay classification activities across multiple sites within the DEC and DEP regions.

+ This role focuses on evaluating protective devices, understanding how they are used and connected, and accurately classifying them in accordance with Client's standards. + This position is well-suited for an early- to mid-level engineer with a strong analytical mindset and foundational knowledge of power system protection.

• Key Responsibilities
• + Review and classify protection-related devices across assigned sites + Determine device impact classifications (e.

g., low impact, medium impact, non-DZ) per Client's standards + Apply internal coding and classification systems accurately and consistently + Understand and evaluate protective relays, including: + What the relay protects + How the relay functions + How the relay is connected within protection schemes + Perform high-level reviews of protection schemes (no detailed design required) + Document classifications and findings across a high volume of sites (approximately 300-400 sites over 6 months) + Collaborate with internal stakeholders as needed to clarify classifications or standards

• Required Qualifications
• + Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience + Basic understanding of: + Protective relays + Power system protection concepts + Electrical systems within a utility environment + Strong analytical, detail-oriented mindset + Ability to quickly learn and apply internal standards and classification criteria + Comfortable working independently after a short training period •Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications•+ Utility, power, or energy industry experience + Exposure to protection schemes or substation equipment + Experience performing classification, assessment, or data-driven engineering work.

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