Senior Electrical Engineer - Relay Settings & Studies
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- Benefits: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401k match, paid time off, and a fun employee recognition platform to celebrate your wins.
- Flexibility: We value a life-friendly culture. You’ll collaborate with your supervisor to set a routine that balances your needs and your team’s. PTO and Holidays are included, too.
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- 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 development and review of relay settings for substations, distribution systems, and industrial facilities
- Perform and oversee studies: load flow, short circuit, arc flash, coordination, and equipment evaluation
- Review time-current curves, relay logic, and protection scheme drawings
- Guide use of ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and ASPEN
- Serve as technical lead for client-facing protection scopes
- Collaborate with substation and P&C teams to ensure integrated design
- Develop protection philosophies, study templates, and QA/QC protocols
- Produce clear, defensible technical reports and documentation
- Support occasional fieldwork, commissioning, and troubleshooting (up to 15% travel)
Knowledge & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 6–8+ years of experience in relay settings, protection schemes, and power system studies
- Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, or ASPEN
- Experience working with utility or large industrial clients
- Strong knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, NESC, NEC, and NETA standards
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills
- PE license strongly preferred
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed