Electrical Relay P&C Engineer

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 ResponsibilitiesDevelop, test, implement, and maintain Protection & Control (P&C) standardsSupport relay protection system modernization and upgrade initiativesPerform engineering analysis, fault studies, relay coordination, and technical evaluationsWork with microprocessor relay platforms, configuration software, and protection system applicationsSupport development of:Relay setting guidesCalculation templatesConfiguration filesDrawingsTest proceduresResearch emerging technologies and industry best practicesProvide technical support for substation P&C devices, monitoring, and analyticsConduct technical reviews of vendor/contractor work and engineering deliverablesCollaborate with internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external vendorsParticipate in technical presentations, standards development, and engineering initiatives
Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringExperience in relay protection and/or control systems engineeringKnowledge of:Transmission, sub-transmission, or distribution protection systemsMicroprocessor relaysFault study analysis tools such as PSS/E CAPE or AspenRelay settings, coordination, and protection schemesStrong technical, analytical, and communication skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Preferred ExperienceIEC61850Protection system modernization initiativesUtility/substation experienceIndustry involvement with organizations such as EPRI xzbcwsv or NATFExperience writing engineering standards and specifications
Open LevelsEngineer3+ years of relay protection / control systems experienceSalary Range: $115K – $140KSenior Engineer6-8+ years of relay protection / control systems experienceLeadership and mentoring experience preferredSalary Range: $125K – $155K
KeywordsRelay 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