Senior Electrical Engineer - Relay Settings & Studies

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As an award-winning, woman-owned, minority-owned boutique engineering firm, we’re on the lookout for spirited candidates to join our ever-growing familia. We’re proud to be recognized as a 2025 Best Place to Work in St. Louis, a reflection of our people-first culture and commitment to creating a workplace where everyone thrives. Our mission is simple: deliver world-class engineering services while fostering close-knit collaborations with our clients. If you’re passionate, diligent, and ready to make an impact, you’ll find your place with us at LUZCO. Let’s exceed expectations together and make engineering a space where everyone belongs.
 

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• Benefits: We’ve got you covered with top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins!
• Work-Life Balance: Flexibility is our thing. While we do ask everyone to be in the office from 9 am-3 pm, you can tailor the rest of your schedule to fit your life. Paid Time Off and Holidays are part of the package too!
• Diversity: We thrive on diversity and the unique perspectives everyone brings. Our team is a melting pot of skills and experiences, which helps us approach challenges from all angles.
• Growth: Your growth is our priority. Whether it’s tuition reimbursement for school or certifications, you’ll work closely with industry pros to map out and achieve your career goals.
• Giving Back: We’re all about making a difference. Each year, we set aside paid time off for you to get involved in your community and give back.
• Work Environment: Enjoy a relaxed vibe with weekly staff meetings (lunch included!), a fully stocked kitchen, a dog-friendly office, a relaxed dress code, and weekly happy hours!

Sound like a familia you're ready to join? Here's the details on what we are looking for in this position:

We are seeking a full-time Senior Electrical Engineer with expertise in relay settings and power system studies to join our Power Systems Analysis group. This role is perfect for a detail-driven engineer who enjoys solving complex system problems, developing and reviewing protection philosophies, and mentoring others in the application of analytical tools such as ETAP, SKM, or ASPEN.

As a senior member of the team, you will take ownership of study deliverables, lead technical development of relay settings, and interface directly with clients to ensure expectations are met. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers and helping shape the standards and processes of the team.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of relay settings for substations, distribution systems, and industrial facilities
• Perform and oversee power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, coordination, and equipment evaluation
• Review and interpret time-current curves, relay logic, and protection scheme drawings
• Use and guide others in the use of tools such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and ASPEN
• Serve as technical lead for client-facing protection-related scopes
• Collaborate with internal substation and P&C teams to ensure cohesive design integration
• Develop and maintain protection philosophies, study templates, and QA/QC protocols
• Produce clear, accurate, and defensible technical reports and documentation
• Support occasional fieldwork, commissioning, or troubleshooting efforts (travel up to 15%)

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 6–8 years of experience in relay settings, protection schemes, and power systems studies
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, or ASPEN is required
• Experience with utility or large industrial clients, including direct coordination with client engineering teams
• In-depth knowledge of applicable standards: IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, and NETA
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• PE license strongly preferred
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed