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About the Role

The System Protection Engineer works on electric substation design projects for high-voltage utility systems and renewable energy interconnection projects, applying engineering knowledge to fulfill principal duties and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met.

Responsibilities

• Performs all system protection and communication design aspects for high voltage (4kV – 230kV) and EHV (above 230kV) substation projects.
• Develops Protection and Control Specifications, SCADA and Communications Specifications, I/O Mapping, Points Lists and Associated Mapping, Relay Settings, Event Analysis.
• Performs Short Circuit, Arc Flash, Relay Coordination, and CT Saturation studies.
• Performs QA/QC for One-Line Diagrams, Three-Line Diagrams, Current and Potential Schematics, Control Schematics, Alarm Schematics, SCADA and Communications Schematics.
• Provides technical support for Procurement, Construction (Testing and Commissioning), and Active Coordination.
• Works seamlessly with and provides guidance to the P&C Design Team.
• Provides technical support to field personnel responsible for applying and testing relay settings.
• Coordinates efforts with all project team members by identifying coordination needs within specific disciplines.
• Follows department processes and procedures.
• Continues strong customer service.
• Provides transparent and honest feedback to the project team.
• Helps develop approaches to accommodate unique client requests.
• Advises Management about how to maximize ROI for the team.
• Mentors and trains entry-level professionals.
• Focuses on the production of high-quality work and supports continuous improvement efforts.
• Works in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects.
• Assists with the identification of fundamental client interests and may determine key clients.
• Communicates client interests and drivers to project team members and develops approaches to accommodate these concerns.
• Serves as a technical specialist for system protection and communication, providing consultation and guidance.
• Removes impediments obstructing the engineering team from achieving its goals.
• Attends all client technical review meetings.
• Acts as project technical lead and QA/QC lead as needed.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a recognized accredited program.
• Minimum of 8 years related work experience in the field of high voltage substation design – System Protection and Communication.
• PE License.
• Proficient using ASPEN One Liner, ETAP, Power Factory, CYME Dist., or similar programs.
• Strong familiarity with NERC System Protection Coordination Requirements, including NERC PRC-001 and NERC PRC-027.
• Strong familiarity with the NEC and National Electrical Safety Code.
• Good knowledge of the industry and technology trends specific to substations.
• Proficient with wind and solar farm SCADA and Network Requirements and associated designs (Preferred).
• Proficient in load flow and reactive compensation studies (Preferred).
• Proficient in the use of PSSE for transmission planning and analysis (Preferred).
• Experience with proposal writing and project estimating (Preferred).
• Working knowledge of scheduling and project controls processes (Preferred).

Skills

• System Protection Design
• Communication Design
• High Voltage Substation Design
• Renewable Energy Interconnection
• Protection and Control Specifications
• SCADA and Communications Specifications
• I/O Mapping
• Points Lists and Associated Mapping
• Relay Settings
• Event Analysis
• Short Circuit Studies
• Arc Flash Studies
• Relay Coordination Studies
• CT Saturation Studies
• QA/QC
• One-Line Diagrams
• Three-Line Diagrams
• Current and Potential Schematics
• Control Schematics
• Alarm Schematics
• SCADA and Communications Schematics
• Technical Support
• Procurement Support
• Construction Support (Testing and Commissioning)
• Active Coordination
• Team Guidance
• Field Technical Support
• Project Team Coordination
• Customer Service
• Client Feedback
• Mentoring
• Training
• Quality Work Production
• Continuous Improvement
• Fast-paced Environment Adaptability
• Client Interest Identification
• Client Communication
• Technical Consultation
• Problem Solving
• Client Meeting Attendance
• Project Technical Lead
• QA/QC Lead
• ASPEN One Liner
• ETAP
• Power Factory
• CYME Dist.
• NERC System Protection Coordination Requirements
• NERC PRC-001
• NERC PRC-027
• NEC
• National Electrical Safety Code
• Industry and Technology Trends
• Wind and Solar Farm SCADA
• Network Requirements
• Load Flow Studies
• Reactive Compensation Studies
• PSSE
• Transmission Planning
• Analysis
• Proposal Writing
• Project Estimating
• Scheduling
• Project Controls

Experience Level

• Minimum of 8 years related work experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

About the Company

• Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) creates a better world through work, transforming the energy grid, designing resilient infrastructure, and developing communities.
• With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, Westwood is at the forefront of its industry.
• The company's approach revolves around people, fostering a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers.
• Team values include relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth, with a collaborative 'One Team' mentality.
• Westwood customizes technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet client needs and drive solutions.
• Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are intrinsic to Westwood's identity.
• The company is deeply invested in the communities it serves through projects and giving-back initiatives.
• Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms in 2025.
• Westwood ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025).
• The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for award-winning projects nationwide.

Equal Opportunity

• Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• The company believes that diverse backgrounds strengthen its business.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.