Substation Engineer - P&C

Overview

Lead P&C design for renewable substation projects (4kV‑EHV)

Key Responsibilities

• load calculations
• enclosure layout
• wiring diagrams
• relay integration
• spec development
• submittal review

Tasks

-Review P&C deliverables completed by others -Assist with development of major equipment specifications -Station battery / charger DC load calculations and sizing -Control enclosure layout and BOM -Review equipment vendor submittals for conformance with specs and project requirements -Assist Project Engineer with procurement and construction support task -Attend internal and external project meetings as needed -Equipment and Relay Panel Wiring diagrams -Cross discipline checks with other substation / service leads -Incorporating those relays in the design to achieve desired protection

Requirements

• circuit breakers
• 4+ years
• eit
• pe license
• bsc electrical
• scada

What You Bring

-Previous experience in a consultancy environment -HV and MV Circuit Breakers -4+ years work experience in high voltage substation P&C design -Station service AC load calculations and transformer sizing -General knowledge of substation construction practices -AC/DC schematics -General knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations -LV AC Systems (Station Service) -Strong knowledge of substation zones of protection -Previous experience with large scale renewable energy projects -EIT Certification -General knowledge of SCADA and communications systems -Strong written and verbal communications skills -Professional engineering license or ability to obtain one within 2 years of hire. -General knowledge of relay settings / protection device coordination -Communication schematics and connection details -Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program -Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program -LV DC Systems (Station Batteries / Chargers) -Relay panel elevation and BOM -Familiarity with Substation major equipment and the specifications, schematics, and wiring thereof: -CT Saturation studies -ANSI, IEEE, NEC, NESC, NERC, etc. -Familiarity with industry standards and codes

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About Westwood Professional Services

-From a regional office, it has grown into a national engineering powerhouse. -Delivers utility-scale solar, wind farms, battery energy storage, electrical transmission, substations, and EV charging projects. -Supports public infrastructure—roads, bridges, municipal facilities, airports—and private development for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. -Known for technical depth in disciplines like landscape architecture, power delivery, data centers, and aviation facilities. -Notable projects include Titanium Substation, Edwards-Sanborn Solar + Storage, Amazon delivery station, and Central Social Park District landscape design. -Blends surveying, civil, environmental, and electrical engineering into an integrated delivery model, a rare capability among mid-sized firms.

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