redwoodmaterials
Substation Protection and Control Engineer, EPC
At a Glance
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Posted
- 2026-05-08T17:59:20-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Automation
- Education
- Engineering
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in high voltage electrical design, preferably in EPC environments
Transmission-level load flow and stability using PSSE and PSLF
Electromagnetic Transient Simulations using PSCAD, EMTC or similar
SEL Relay Settings using SEL AcSELerator or equivalent
Relay coordination and fault studies using ASPEN OneLiner or similar
Power system modeling using ETAP, SKM, or similar
Compensation & Benefits
$190,000
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$252,500 USD
Responsibilities
Lead the design of high voltage AC electrical systems, specifically for industrial substations (69kV to 345kV) and their integration with upstream transmission lines and downstream MV distribution
Review and evaluate the design of existing substations to provide recommendations for improving reliability and stability
Develop single-line diagrams, physical layout and design, protection and control systems, relay design and coordination, and grounding plans for substations
Perform grid simulation and stability studies using industry standard tools such as PSSE, PSLF, PSCAD, ASPEN OneLiner and similar software
Interface with utilities and ISO/RTOs to support interconnection studies, permitting, and compliance for new renewable and BESS projects
Perform short circuit, load flow, and arc flash studies
About the Company
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling
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keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017,
we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer, EPC
Redwood Materials is seeking a Staff High Voltage Electrical Engineer to join our EPC team. This role is central to the design of high voltage electrical infrastructure to support our mission. Our mission is to build a sustainable circular economy for lithium-ion batteries by transforming recycled materials into high-quality inputs for new batteries.