Senior Substation and Power Systems Engineer

Our client, a utility-scale solar developer and engineering organization, is seeking a Senior Substation and Power Systems Engineer to join their team. As a Senior Substation and Power Systems Engineer, you will step into a technical leadership role within the engineering organization, helping drive substation engineering and power systems analysis that supports utility-scale solar projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical problem-solving, clear communication across engineering and project teams, and a proactive mindset for identifying risks early—so projects move confidently from concept through energization.

Job Title: Senior Substation and Power Systems Engineer

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina (Onsite)

Pay Range:$100000 - $140000

What's the Job?

• Lead and coordinate power system studies including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, coordination, grounding, and protection studies.
• Review and support substation engineering deliverables such as one-line diagrams, relay schemes, grounding plans, and protection systems.
• Provide technical leadership during project development, including engineering coordination, procurement support, construction/commissioning readiness, and project closeout.
• Support utility interconnection requirements by analyzing study results and ensuring compliance with utility expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, utilities, engineering consultants, equipment vendors, and project owners to deliver technically sound outcomes.

What's Needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 7+ years of experience in substation engineering, power systems engineering, utility engineering, renewable energy, or EPC environments.
• Experience performing and interpreting power system studies and translating results into actionable recommendations.
• Working knowledge of ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, CYME, or similar power system analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of utility interconnections and substation design fundamentals.

What's in it for me?

• Own technical leadership for substation engineering and power systems analysis across utility-scale solar projects.
• Work closely with utilities, consultants, vendors, and project teams to help ensure project success from concept to energization.
• Contribute to early risk identification by supporting engineering evaluations during bid and proposal stages.
• Strengthen your impact through hands-on support of construction and commissioning activities, including RFIs and engineering change requests.
• Collaborate directly with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams in a full-time onsite environment in Charlotte, NC.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

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