Lead development and approval of protective relay settings using SEL relays for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities.
Configure complex SELogic equations and automation logic using SEL AcSELerator QuickSet.
Integrate Orion I/O and automation devices for control, monitoring, and substation automation.
Perform short-circuit, protection coordination, and arc-flash studies to support protection philosophies and system reliability.
Engineer SCADA point mapping and communications for SEL relays, Orion devices, RTACs, and gateways.
Design and support SEL RTAC-based automation, data concentration, and protocol conversion.
Configure DNP3, IEC 61850 (GOOSE/MMS), Modbus, and Ethernet/serial communications.
Coordinate SCADA database development and point-to-point testing with control centers.
Develop HMI screens for local substation control, alarms, and monitoring.
Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients on protection, SCADA, and automation matters.
Participate in client meetings, design reviews, and technical workshops to define requirements and review deliverables.
Communicate technical concepts, risks, and recommendations clearly to client engineering, operations, and IT stakeholders.
Support project scoping, schedules, and technical deliverables in coordination with project managers.
Address client questions during design, testing, and commissioning phases to ensure expectations are met.

Requirements

Strong understanding of a substation project lifecycle at the utility level
Excellent technical communication and detail-oriented work practices
High comfort level with teaching, training, and mentoring team members
Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited university in Electrical Engineering
Engineer in Training (EIT) designation required.
Minimum of 3 years experience in relay protection and control design of high voltage 12-500 kV substations and/or protective relay and SCADA setting development.

Benefits

Health Insurance : Medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as access to telemedicine.
Retirement Plans : 401(k) with a company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO) : Vacation days, sick leave, and personal time off.
Paid Company Holidays : Company paid holidays and one floating holiday.
Family Support : Paid leave policies for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care placement.
Life and Disability Insurance : Basic and supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Scheduling : Remote/hybrid work options and flexible work hours.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

protective relay settingsSELogic equationsautomation logicshort-circuit studiesprotection coordinationarc-flash studiesSCADA point mappingDNP3IEC 61850Modbus

Soft Skills

technical communicationdetail-orientedteachingtrainingmentoringclient interactionproject scopingschedule coordinationrisk communicationstakeholder engagement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringEngineer in Training (EIT)