Transmission Protection & Control Engineer
About The Position
K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Transmission Protection & Control Engineer to join our team at K&A Engineering in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent)
- 3+ years of relevant engineering experience within the utility industry
- Proficient in the design of protection settings and control of all classes of substations
- Familiar with the creation of SPCC plans and secondary oil containment designs
- Proficient in engineering theories and principles
- Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
- Familiar with principles of project management
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive scopes of work for electrical Protection & Controls (P&C) systems in support of capital projects.
- Assess substation yard and control house modifications, including major equipment upgrades, relay specifications, and panel layouts.
- Identify and specify required equipment, materials, relay types, cabling, and telecom needs.
- Perform site visits to evaluate existing conditions and validate project requirements.
- Collaborate closely with stakeholders (Construction, Maintenance, Project Management, Planning, Operations) to ensure scope alignment with operational needs.
- Apply engineering principles to resolve technical issues, conduct feasibility analyses, and provide solutions for moderately complex to complex problems.
- Prepare accurate technical documentation, reports, calculations, and sketches.
- Ensure scopes comply with internal standards, regulatory guidelines, and industry best practices.
- Independently manage scope development schedules, interfaces, and deliverables with minimal oversight.
- Support project execution teams during design and construction by clarifying scope intent and resolving field issues.
- Foster strong working relationships across departments to drive efficient collaboration and decision-making.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- FSA, HSA, and Dependent Care Spending Account
- 401K (Traditional and Roth with Company Match)
- Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Holidays and Flexible PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement, Parking and Transit Reimbursement, and Pet Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
