Careers at the Planet group

Engineer IV

Charlotte, NC 28202

Posted: 01/09/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Engineering Job Number: 643022 Is job remote?: No

Job Description


Title Sr Engineer - Transmission Protection & Controls 
Location Charlotte NC 28202
Pay Range: - 61.50 - 61.94


We are looking for a St Engineer with a strong background in Transmission Projection and Controls (P&C) project scoping for Capital improvement projects
:
  • Create the Protection & Controls (“Electrical”) scope of work for capital improvement projects to ensure constructability, regulatory compliance and adherence to industry standards
  • 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


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
 OR 

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.
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