Want to get hired at Timmons Group?

Electrical Engineer II/III - Protection & Controls

Timmons Group

Charlotte, North Carolina, United StatesOn Site

Original Job Summary

Electrical Engineer II/III - Protection & Controls

Timmons Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer II/III - Protection & Controls to join our Electrical Design Group in Charlotte, NC. Remote candidates will also be considered.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in detailed design of medium to high-voltage utility substations.
  • Develop one-line diagrams, protection and control schematics, wiring diagrams, SCADA, communications, conduit and cable sizing/routing.
  • Translate scope documents into comprehensive P&C substation design packages.
  • Analyze system faults to optimize protection strategies using ETAP, Aspen OneLiner, etc.
  • Integrate substation automation systems with SCADA and communication protocols.
  • Ensure designs comply with NEC, NESC, IEEE and other relevant standards.
  • Support project management activities including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination.
  • Mentor junior engineers and designers.
  • Occasional travel required.

Skills & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in utility substation design.
  • EIT Certification / PE registration strongly preferred.
  • Experience in 15kV to 138kV substation design; 230kV to 500kV is a plus.
  • Proficiency in MicroStation (V8 or newer) or AutoCAD (2016 or newer), especially AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple P&C design projects.

About Timmons Group

Timmons Group is a full-service engineering and technology firm recognized as a "Best Firm to Work For" by CE News. With over 15 offices throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, and as one of ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms for over 30 years, we offer a dynamic environment for a career in engineering.

Key skills/competency

  • Substation Design
  • Protection & Controls
  • AutoCAD Electrical
  • MicroStation
  • SCADA Integration
  • ETAP
  • Aspen OneLiner
  • IEEE Standards
  • Project Management
  • Technical Documentation

How to Get Hired at Timmons Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize your resume: Highlight relevant substation design and P&C experience.
  • Showcase technical skills: Emphasize AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, and MicroStation expertise.
  • Research Timmons Group: Understand their projects, culture, and technologies.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice technical problem-solving and project management examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review AutoCAD Electrical best practices.
Practice ETAP and Aspen OneLiner simulations.
Update knowledge of IEEE/ANSI standards.
Familiarize with SCADA integration fundamentals.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a past teamwork challenge.
Explain conflict resolution in project settings.
Discuss mentoring junior engineers experiences.
Detail handling multiple deadlines simultaneously.