Relay Protection & Controls Engineer (Standards / IEC61850)

NOTE: Senior Engineer can convert to REMOTE work schedule after working hybrid for some time.

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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.

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
• Senior Engineer will convert to Remote

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