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).
- 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.
- 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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