High Voltage and Substation Engineer

SunEnergy1 • Bethel, NC

90d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled High Voltage and Substation Engineer to design, develop, and oversee high-voltage systems and substation projects, with a focus on supporting renewable energy integration. The ideal candidate will have expertise in high-voltage equipment, substation design, and grid interconnection, ensuring safe and efficient project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3-7 years of experience in high-voltage engineering, substation design, or power systems, preferably with renewable energy integration.
• Experience with grid interconnection for solar or energy storage projects.
• Proficiency in design and analysis tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, PSS/E, SKM).
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage equipment, protective relaying, and power system protection.
• Familiarity with IEEE, NESC, and NEC standards.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to travel to project sites as needed.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects, particularly solar.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and substation automation.
• Familiarity with energy storage systems and their integration into high-voltage infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed designs for high-voltage substations, including layouts, equipment specifications, and single-line diagrams, using tools like AutoCAD Electrical or similar software.
• Design and analyze high-voltage transmission and distribution systems (69kV and above), ensuring compliance with industry standards and grid requirements.
• Coordinate with utilities and grid operators to design and implement interconnection solutions for renewable energy projects, ensuring seamless integration.
• Select and specify high-voltage equipment, such as transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, and protective relays, ensuring compatibility and performance.
• Perform power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit analysis, and protection coordination, using software like ETAP, PSS/E, or SKM.
• Provide technical support during construction, commissioning, and testing of substations and high-voltage systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including NEC, IEEE, NESC, and utility-specific standards.
• Work with project managers, civil engineers, and other stakeholders to align high-voltage designs with project goals and timelines.
• Support ongoing maintenance and troubleshooting of high-voltage systems, identifying and resolving operational issues.
• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for stakeholders, including project updates and as-built records.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees