one tech engineering

Substation Engineer

Competitive
Permanent
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Charlotte, North Carolina

One Tech Engineering is searching for a Substation Engineer for a position located in Hamburg, Arkansas; Bethel, North Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; Shawboro, North Carolina; and Jackson, Ohio. The Substation Engineer will be responsible for the design, engineering, and coordination of high-voltage substations and interconnection facilities supporting utility-scale solar PV projects.

The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and 5–10+ years of experience in substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).

Substation Engineer Responsibilities:
  • Lead engineering and design of substations (typically 34.5kV–500kV) for solar PV and BESS projects.
  • Develop and review one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, protection & control schematics, and relay settings and coordination studies.
  • Perform load flow, short circuit, and grounding studies, and equipment sizing (transformers, breakers, switchgear, buswork).
  • Coordinate interconnection design in compliance with utility requirements and ISO/RTO standards (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, MISO).
  • Interface with utilities for interconnection agreements, studies, and approvals.
  • Support procurement by developing technical specifications and evaluating vendor bids.
  • Provide engineering support during construction, including RFIs, submittal reviews, and field issue resolution.
  • Participate in commissioning activities and ensure proper testing of substation equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, ANSI).
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with civil, structural, transmission line, and SCADA teams.
Requirements for the Substation Engineer:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 5–10+ years of experience in substation design (utility, EPC, or consulting environment).
  • Experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar and/or BESS preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation design and protection systems.
  • Familiarity with interconnection processes and grid compliance requirements.
  • Experience with engineering software (e.g., ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, AutoCAD, MicroStation).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain.
  • Experience working with major utilities or ISOs such as PJM, ERCOT, or CAISO is preferred.
  • Experience in EPC project environments or owner’s engineering roles is preferred.
  • Knowledge of renewable energy project lifecycle from development to COD is preferred.
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