Protection & Controls Engineer IV
Company: MWResource, Inc.
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Protection & Controls Engineer
IV Duration: 24 months Hybrid - 3 days/week Onsite Some travel
required. Personal vehicle will be driven w/mileage reimbursed.
Charlotte, NC MUST BE FULLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT
SPONSORSHIP FOR THE DURATION OF THE CONTRACT Sr Engineer
–Transmission Protection & Controls (P&C) - Project Scoping:
The P&C Scoper manages work in engineering areas of
specialization, with minimal supervision. The P&C Scoper is
expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work
independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects
or issues. Employees in this position are fully competent in the
use of concepts and procedures. The P&C Scoper identifies
problems, develops solutions and takes action to resolve.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities and duties include, but are not
limited to: -Create the Protection & Controls (“Electrical”) scope
of work for capital improvement projects to ensure
constructability, regulatory compliance and adherence to industry
and Company standards. Scoping efforts include, but are not limited
to the following. -Assess substation yard and control house impacts
and requirements -Specify major equipment changes -Identify
cable/cable type -Specify relays and determine panel layouts
-Assess and account for telecom requirements -Identifies equipment
and material needed for projects -Provides engineering/technical
expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and
resolution of problems of increasing complexity both in and outside
of typical responsibilities, -Engages with a variety of project
stakeholders (i.e. Construction and Maintenance, Project
Management, Planning and Operations, etc.) to ensure stakeholder
needs are accounted for in project scopes. -Attends site visits to
review current conditions and planned changes with project
stakeholders -Ensures accomplishment of business goals and
objectives through effective planning, organizing, scheduling and
monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations
or results of the work group and may have some impact on major
projects or department results, -Prepares thorough and accurate
technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and
sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of
increasing complexity, -Conducts engineering and related studies,
-Completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight
with the ability to independently manage project schedules and
interfaces, -Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts,
practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical
competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing
complexity, -Develops positive working relationships to effectively
coordinate work activities, -Demonstrates effective verbal and
written communication skills, -Maintains accurate records and
files, and -Supports the company’s goals and represents the company
positively and professionally Requirements Note: This posting is
for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to
which a candidate is aligned is outlined below. Engineer III:
-Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor
of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A
master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.
S. engineering degree. -Minimum of 4 years engineering experience.
Senior Engineer: -Graduation from a four-year college or university
with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited
program. A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in
lieu of the B. S. engineering degree. -Minimum of 6 years of
engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with
state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE). Experience must
have been attained at a "Fully Meets" performance level. -State
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) Desired
Qualifications: - Proficient in the design of protection settings
and control of all classes of substations (T to T, T to D,
Customer, etc.) - Familiar with the creation of SPCC plans and
secondary oil containment designs - Proficient in engineering
theories and principles - Proficient in practices of researching
engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making
sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting
recommendations, - Ability to deal with a variety of individuals
from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, -
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills -
Familiar with principles of project management - Experience in the
utility industry Working Conditions: - Hybrid – Work will be
performed from both remote and onsite locations after the
onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a
reasonable commute to a Company facility. - Corporate office or
substation environment Specific Requirements: Moderate travel
required. Scopers typically attend 1-2 sites per week. The maximum
pay rate for this role (commensurate w/experience) is $70.50/hr.
Benefits MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage
through Florida Blue, short- and long-term disability coverage,
employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource
401K plan for US based consultants. Applications accepted on a
rolling basis until filled. MWResource does not discriminate based
on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability,
veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug
screening. Please note we are not open to outsourcing our
recruitment needs.
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