Power Systems Protection Engineer

Role Overview

• Design, specification, setting calculation, and coordination of protective relaying and relay control schemes
• Develop protection schemes and relay settings for electrical equipment, including transformers, generators, transmission lines, feeders, and buses, in accordance with client requirements and system specifications
• Develop and configure protection relay settings, including overcurrent, differential, distance and backup protection relays
• Perform coordination studies to ensure proper relay operation and minimize system downtime during fault conditions
• Use power system modeling tools (e.g. ETAP, SKM, CAPE, ASPEN) to simulate and analyze protection systems, fault scenarios, and equipment ratings
• Conduct studies such as fault analysis, short circuit, AC and DC arc flash and harmonics studies
• Support field testing, commissioning, and validation of protection relays and control systems to ensure proper operation and compliance with project requirements
• Diagnose and troubleshoot relay protection issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions for mis-operations or unexpected trips
• Collaborate with other engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure the successful implementation of protection systems
• Prepare technical documentation, including relay settings, test reports, system protection studies, and coordination diagrams
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., IEEE, IEC, NEC, NFPA 70E, NERC)
• Act as a proactive technical leader, guiding project teams, solving complex protection challenges, and supporting project execution across all phases from design through commissioning

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a power systems focus
• 6+ years relevant application experience in protection and relay settings for electric power systems supporting mission critical infrastructure, commercial and industrial facilities and substations
• A U.S.-based Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required
• High proficiency with power system modeling tools such as ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, and CAPE
• Applied knowledge and experience of Power system Protection on: Overcurrent / Over-Undervoltage, Transformer Differential, High and Low Impedance Busbar Differential, Generator Protection, Motor Protection, and Medium/High Voltage Line Differential and Distance Protection
• Strong experience developing protection schemes and relay settings for redundant power architectures supporting data centers and other mission critical facilities
• High proficiency in relay settings development and programming for SEL, Siemens, and GE protective relays
• Experience developing and managing relay settings files using vendor software such as SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, or equivalent
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical teams
• Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills with the ability to identify and apply appropriate software tools to support complex engineering analysis

Tech Stack

• Flash

Benefits

• ESOP – Employee Stock Ownership
• 401K
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Insurance
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
• Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation