EVS, Inc.

Engineering Associate II – Substation Relay Settings

EVS, Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Eden Prairie • Minnesota • United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per year

About the role

  • Assist in developing, modifying, and reviewing protective relay settings for microprocessor-based relays.
  • Support protection coordination and fault studies using tools such as ASPEN OneLiner and ETAP.
  • Participate in preparing relay coordination studies under guidance from senior engineers.
  • Develop and modify relay settings for transmission and substation protection schemes including line, transformer, bus, capacitor bank, and feeder protection.
  • Interpret protection schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic diagrams to support implementation and troubleshooting.
  • Assist with relay logic development, testing, and validation to complete protection schemes.
  • Support field commissioning, troubleshooting, and relay settings validation activities as needed.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate protection system design.
  • Communicate technical updates, inputs, and project status with internal teams and clients.
  • Participate in technical reviews, training sessions, and team collaboration meetings to build technical expertise.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in protection and control engineering, relay settings, or power system studies.
  • Familiarity with relay configuration tools such as SEL AcSELerator, QuickSet, GE EnerVista, and Mathcad.
  • Working knowledge of protective relays from manufacturers such as SEL and GE.
  • Exposure to ASPEN OneLiner and/or ETAP for protection coordination and fault studies.
  • Basic understanding of utility protection practices and NERC standards is preferred.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office tools including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple project tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused mindset.
Benefits
  • Health Insurance (Medical through United Healthcare/UMR)
  • Dental and Vision Insurance
  • STD (Short-Term Disability) and LTD (Long-Term Disability) Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k Match
  • Choice Benefit
  • Flexible Work Time
  • Performance-Based Bonus
  • Point-Based Recognition
  • Parental Benefits
  • Referral Bonus
  • Certification Bonus
  • Hybrid / Remote Culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
protective relay settingsprotection coordinationfault studiesrelay logic developmenttestingvalidationpower system studiesanalytical thinkingproblem-solving
Soft Skills
attention to detailcommunication skillscollaborative mindsetability to manage multiple tasksteam-focused