Electrical Engineer – Relay Settings

ICF

Electrical Engineer developing relay settings for electric utility solutions. Seeking a motivated engineer to improve quality engineering services remotely.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,261 - $183,610 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop relay settings and protection philosophies for distribution equipment including transformers, bus, cb control, distribution feeders, etc.
Review protection and control design packages
Provide remote field support to the relay test engineers during installation of settings
Model electrical systems in power simulation programs like CAPE, ASPEN & CYME
Create thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations
Continuous improvement of job-related engineering, technical and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
Mentoring and training less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering, preferably electrical or computer engineering
3+ years of experience developing relay settings and protection philosophies for transmission, sub-transmission or distribution equipment including transmission lines, transformers, bus, breaker control, capacitor banks, distribution feeders, etc
3+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles
Professional Engineering license in at least one state
Experience with 69kV viper recloser applications
Experience in IEC 61850 communication protocol
Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Excel, Word, and/or Access
Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule
Use computer software tools to model engineering problems, program automation systems, prepare spreadsheet-based analyses and automation
Experience with developing settings for Schweitzer relays
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Ability to work remotely without supervision
Initiative to embrace continuous learning toward becoming an expert on the programs and technology you represent
Strong organizational skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
Donation matching, volunteer opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Access to professional development resources
401k matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

relay settings developmentprotection philosophiespower simulation programsCAPEASPENCYMEelectrical engineering theoriesSchweitzer relays69kV viper recloser applicationsIEC 61850 communication protocol

Soft Skills

mentoringtrainingcommunication skillsorganizational skillsinitiativecontinuous learningplanningmanagementproblem-solvingremote work

Certifications

Professional Engineering licenseBS in Engineering