Our client currently has an opportunity for a Substation Protection & Control Engineer. This role provides an excellent opportunity to excel with innovative ideas and creative problem solving. This unique position involves development of Power Utility standards, and involves application of latest design software and techniques, for application to state-of-the-art Power Substation design. The successful candidate will represent the Protection & Control engineering element of a Substation Standards Focus Team which also includes Mechanical and Civil engineering talent.
Please note the following requirements for applicant consideration:
1-5 years of experience in Substation Protection & Control (P&C) Engineering or related electrical design field
BSEE w/ Controls and/or Power Focus from an accredited college or university
CAD Experience is considered a plus – MicroStation and/or AutoCAD
It is preferred that the applicant has successfully completed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) examination, with plans to complete the Professional Engineering registration.
The following general requirements are also expected:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
Team Player: Works well as a member of a team.
Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization and time management skills.
Occasional travel
Ability to interpret written/documented specifications and apply them to engineering design.
This opportunity is for a hybrid work environment (home and office) and requires residing in the Knoxville, TN area. Qualified candidates located in the Raleigh/Durham, NC area, or Richmond, VA area should also apply.
Qualifications
Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player : Works well as a member of a group
Motivations Required
Self-Starter : Inspired to perform without outside help
Education Preferred
Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.
Experience Preferred
1-5 years: 1 - 5 Years desired