Protection And Control Engineer

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Protection and Control Engineer Job Description

The Senior Electrical Engineer will be responsible for performing protection and control design on various substation projects. This role involves collaborating with the project team throughout the design and construction phases, ensuring that protection and control plans align with budget limitations, design requirements, and client needs. Preference is given to candidates with experience in protection and control design.

• Perform protection and control design for substation projects.
• Collaborate with the project team during design and construction phases.
• Adjust protection and control plans to meet budget limitations, design requirements, and client needs.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited).
• 6+ years of experience in protection & controls design for substations.
• Experience with high voltage (35kv or greater, transmission level experience is key).
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.

• Experience working within AutoCAD Electrical.
• Beneficial to have data center experience.

The position involves working mainly in the office with approximately 10% travel to sites. The role offers benefits such as an ESOP Program and a large bonus structure.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $105000.00 - $170000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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