We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled
Transmission Protection & Control Engineer IV to join our team at K&A Power Group in
Charlotte, NC. 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. You'll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.
Role Expectations: - Develop P&C scope of work packages ensuring constructability, regulatory compliance, and adherence to Duke standards.
- Assess substation yard/control house impacts, specify equipment changes, relay upgrades, cable requirements, and telecom needs.
- Identify material and equipment requirements.
- Conduct site visits to document existing conditions and planned changes.
- Prepare technical reports, calculations, drawings, and documentation.
- Perform engineering studies and support increasingly complex design decisions.
- Coordinate with Construction, Maintenance, Project Management, Planning, and Operations.
- Maintain records and support project schedules with minimal oversight.
What we're looking for: - B.S. Engineering (ABET accredited)
- 6+ years engineering experience or 5+ years with PE
- Active PE license required
- Experience with protection settings and substation control design
- Familiarity with SPCC plans and oil containment
- Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills
- Utility industry experience preferred
- Working knowledge of project management principles
Pay Range $45-55/hour Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offeracomprehensive benefits package for eligible classified employees, including but not limited to:
- 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)
The salary range for this role considers a wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to technical ability, experience and training, licenses and certifications, and other related skillsets. The disclosed range is an estimate and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.
