We are hiring Engineers, and Senior Engineers to join a growing Protection & Control (P&C) Standards team supporting major initiatives focused on modernizing and standardizing electric utility relay protection systems . This is an exciting opportunity to work on the future of the electric grid and clean energy infrastructure.
The team is focused on developing advanced Protection & Control (P&C) standards, integrating innovative technologies, and improving the reliability and resiliency of critical utility systems.
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, implement, and maintain Protection & Control (P&C) standards
- Support relay protection system modernization and upgrade initiatives
- Perform engineering analysis, fault studies, relay coordination, and technical evaluations
- Work with microprocessor relay platforms, configuration software, and protection system applications
- Support development of:
- Relay setting guides
- Calculation templates
- Configuration files
- Drawings
- Test procedures
- Research emerging technologies and industry best practices
- Provide technical support for substation P&C devices, monitoring, and analytics
- Conduct technical reviews of vendor/contractor work and engineering deliverables
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external vendors
- Participate in technical presentations, standards development, and engineering initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Experience in relay protection and/or control systems engineering
- Knowledge of:
- Transmission, sub-transmission, or distribution protection systems
- Microprocessor relays
- Fault study analysis tools such as PSS/E CAPE or Aspen
- Relay settings, coordination, and protection schemes
- Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Preferred Experience
- IEC61850
- Protection system modernization initiatives
- Utility/substation experience
- Industry involvement with organizations such as EPRI or NATF
- Experience writing engineering standards and specifications
Open Levels
Engineer
- 3+ years of relay protection / control systems experience
- Salary Range: $115K – $140K
Senior Engineer
- 6-8+ years of relay protection / control systems experience
- Leadership and mentoring experience preferred
- Salary Range: $125K – $155K
Keywords
Relay Protection | Protection & Control (P&C) | PRSI | Transmission | Substation | Microprocessor Relays | PSS/E CAPE | Aspen | IEC61850 | Fault Studies | Relay Coordination | Utility Engineering | Protective Relays | Power Systems | Grid Modernization
Electrical Relay P&C Engineer in new york at Unknown Company
This position is listed as contract and onsite.