Senior Substation Engineer - Level 4
for section headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must remove boilerplate (EEO, legal, etc). Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting:
Title: Senior Substation Engineer – Level 4
Department: Engineering Center
Location: Houston, TX (but later says based in Irvine, CA office remote schedule)
Supervisor: Manager of HV Engineering
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Remote
Then description paragraphs about company.
Then Summary paragraph: The Senior Substation Engineer – Level 4 is responsible for leading HV substation design, interconnection studies, and regulatory compliance for multiple utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This role requires deep expertise in power system analysis, transmission interconnection, and protection system coordination. The Senior Engineer will mentor junior engineers, engage with utilities, and drive technical excellence in HV integration strategies. This position reports to the Director of SME or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position is based in Irvine, CA office working a remote schedule and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position may be expected to travel up to 30%.
Then Essential Job Function & Responsibilities with bullet points (actually paragraphs). Then Leadership & Team Development bullet points.
Then Required Qualifications bullet list.
Then EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS (list). Then EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT (list). Then Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer... (boilerplate to remove). Then salary range mention etc (maybe we can include Pay section if specific salary range is given? It says "The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location...". No actual numbers given. So we should not create Pay section because no specific numbers. Similarly Benefits not given. Schedule: we have working hours Monday-Friday 8-5 or 9-6 local time. That's schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that.
We also have location info (Houston, TX vs Irvine, CA). Might be part of About the role? Could include location in About the role paragraph.
We need sections: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (Essential Job Function & Responsibilities + Leadership & Team Development maybe combined), Requirements (maybe Required Qualifications), Skills (software skills etc), maybe Qualifications? The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We can choose which to include based on content.
We have:
- About the role: summary paragraph (including reporting, location, schedule, travel). Could also include department etc.
- Responsibilities: the bullet points under Essential Job Function & Responsibilities and Leadership & Team Development.
- Requirements: maybe the Required Qualifications (experience, degree, etc). Could also include certifications.
- Skills: software skills (AutoCAD, ETAP, EasyPower) maybe also protection settings etc.
- Schedule: working hours Monday-Friday 8-5 or 9-6.
- Benefits: none specific.
- Pay: none specific.
We must not create sections with filler like "not specified". So omit Benefits and Pay.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /. Use for each section heading. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, except boilerplate.
Let's extract substantive info:
Company description: Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future. Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.
That's all substantive.
Then Summary paragraph: The Senior Substation Engineer – Level 4 is responsible for leading HV substation design, interconnection studies, and regulatory compliance for multiple utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This role requires deep expertise in power system analysis, transmission interconnection, and protection system coordination. The Senior Engineer will mentor junior engineers, engage with utilities, and drive technical excellence in HV integration strategies. This position reports to the Director of SME or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position is based in Irvine, CA office working a remote schedule and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position may be expected to travel up to 30%.
Then Essential Job Function & Responsibilities (list):
- Advanced HV System Design & Interconnection Strategy
- Lead design and execution of high-voltage substations, ensuring optimal grid integration of PV and BESS assets.
- Perform complex interconnection studies, including load flow, contingency analysis, transient over-voltage, transient stability, and harmonic distortion evaluations.
- Oversee protection and control system development, ensuring relay settings and breaker coordination align with grid reliability requirements.
- Optimize substation land use, safety clearances, and grounding methodologies to enhance system efficiency.
- Regulatory Compliance & Utility Engagement
- Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE 1547, NERC, and FERC regulations for transmission-level interconnection.
- Engage with utilities, ISOs, and RTOs to accelerate interconnection approvals and optimize grid support strategies.
- Lead technical discussions with permitting agencies, resolving compliance issues and ensuring project viability.
- Project Execution & Technical Oversight
- Support construction teams during substation commissioning, troubleshooting technical issues and validating system performance.
- Conduct QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables, ensuring design accuracy and constructability.
- Lead SCADA system integration efforts, supporting remote monitoring, fault detection, and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Leadership & Team Development
- Mentor and train junior engineers, ensuring best practices in HV system design, interconnection studies, and relay coordination.
- Drive continuous improvement in substation safety, switching operations, and system resilience.
- Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
- Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
Note: The line "Regular attendance,in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position" seems part of Leadership & Team Development.
Then Required Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in HV substation design, interconnection planning, and regulatory compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s preferred.
- Advanced expertise in HV equipment specification, protection settings, and transmission grid interconnection.
- Software Skills: AutoCAD (Advanced). ETAP, EasyPower, or similar (Proficient).
- Certifications: PE License or relevant advanced HV certifications (Preferred).
Then EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS (list):
- Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day
- Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk
- Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds
- Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
- Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far
- Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors
- Travel: up to 30% as needed
Then EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT (list):
- Regular professional, office business setting
- Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)
- Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)
- Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department
We should keep these as they are substantive.
Now we need to decide sections.
We could have:
About the role
... company description + summary paragraph ...
But the summary paragraph includes location, schedule, travel. Might be okay.
Alternatively separate About the role (company description) and then Summary as part of About the role.
We need to avoid duplication.
Let's craft About the role paragraph that includes company description and the summary responsibilities high-level.
But we also have Responsibilities section for detailed duties.
Thus About the role can contain company overview and high-level role purpose.
We'll include:
Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future. Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.
The Senior Substation Engineer – Level 4
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. Use
for prose. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the posting, except boilerplate. Let's extract substantive info: Company description: Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future. Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea. That's all substantive. Then Summary paragraph: The Senior Substation Engineer – Level 4 is responsible for leading HV substation design, interconnection studies, and regulatory compliance for multiple utility-scale solar and BESS projects. This role requires deep expertise in power system analysis, transmission interconnection, and protection system coordination. The Senior Engineer will mentor junior engineers, engage with utilities, and drive technical excellence in HV integration strategies. This position reports to the Director of SME or another management personnel that the CEO of the company may designate. This position is based in Irvine, CA office working a remote schedule and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position may be expected to travel up to 30%. Then Essential Job Function & Responsibilities (list): - Advanced HV System Design & Interconnection Strategy - Lead design and execution of high-voltage substations, ensuring optimal grid integration of PV and BESS assets. - Perform complex interconnection studies, including load flow, contingency analysis, transient over-voltage, transient stability, and harmonic distortion evaluations. - Oversee protection and control system development, ensuring relay settings and breaker coordination align with grid reliability requirements. - Optimize substation land use, safety clearances, and grounding methodologies to enhance system efficiency. - Regulatory Compliance & Utility Engagement - Ensure compliance with NEC, IEEE 1547, NERC, and FERC regulations for transmission-level interconnection. - Engage with utilities, ISOs, and RTOs to accelerate interconnection approvals and optimize grid support strategies. - Lead technical discussions with permitting agencies, resolving compliance issues and ensuring project viability. - Project Execution & Technical Oversight - Support construction teams during substation commissioning, troubleshooting technical issues and validating system performance. - Conduct QA/QC reviews of engineering deliverables, ensuring design accuracy and constructability. - Lead SCADA system integration efforts, supporting remote monitoring, fault detection, and predictive maintenance strategies. - Leadership & Team Development - Mentor and train junior engineers, ensuring best practices in HV system design, interconnection studies, and relay coordination. - Drive continuous improvement in substation safety, switching operations, and system resilience. - Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position - Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management Note: The line "Regular attendance,in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position" seems part of Leadership & Team Development. Then Required Qualifications: - 6+ years of experience in HV substation design, interconnection planning, and regulatory compliance. - Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Master’s preferred. - Advanced expertise in HV equipment specification, protection settings, and transmission grid interconnection. - Software Skills: AutoCAD (Advanced). ETAP, EasyPower, or similar (Proficient). - Certifications: PE License or relevant advanced HV certifications (Preferred). Then EXAMPLES OF PHYSICAL DEMANDS (list): - Stationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a day - Move/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walk - Carry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 pounds - Hearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations - Sight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and far - Climb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floors - Travel: up to 30% as needed Then EXAMPLES OF WORK ENVIRONMENT (list): - Regular professional, office business setting - Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting) - Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite) - Under the Office Mobilization Plan (OMP) policy, the role may transition to an onsite or hybrid arrangement, as determined by business needs and the Head of Department We should keep these as they are substantive. Now we need to decide sections. We could have:
About the role
... company description + summary paragraph ...
But the summary paragraph includes location, schedule, travel. Might be okay. Alternatively separate About the role (company description) and then Summary as part of About the role. We need to avoid duplication. Let's craft About the role paragraph that includes company description and the summary responsibilities high-level. But we also have Responsibilities section for detailed duties. Thus About the role can contain company overview and high-level role purpose. We'll include:Hanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Houston, TX, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future. Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Module, Development, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere. As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.
The Senior Substation Engineer – Level 4