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Insight Global

Sr. Electrical Relay Engineer

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Job Description Job Description:
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Protection Relay Engineer for a South East based EPC client. This individual will serve as a technical leader supporting major industrial, and power generation projects throughout the Tennessee Valley region. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in protective relaying, relay settings development, and power system protection design. They will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams on both greenfield and rehabilitation projects. This engineer will support initiatives including hydro plant modernizations, coal facility rehabilitation efforts, switchgear and switchboard replacement projects, and other generation and distribution system upgrades. Responsibilities include designing and programming SEL, Basler, and Beckwith relay systems, performing power system studies, managing client relationships, and supporting technical proposal efforts. Candidates with field testing, commissioning, and power consulting or EPC experience will be successful in this role.
Day-to-Day:
  • Design, program, and review protective relay systems
  • Perform power system studies and analysis
  • Lead small and large power generation engineering projects
  • Support hydro modernization, coal facility rehabilitation, and electrical system upgrade projects
  • Review engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with industry standards
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineers
  • Support proposal development and client relationship management
  • Participate in project reviews with project managers and project controllersOccasional site visits for investigations, client meetings, and project support
Skills and Requirements Must-Haves:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
  • 8+ years of experience in protection relay system design, settings, and installation
  • Strong background in utility, industrial, or power generation industries
  • Experience with relay protection and control design, including familiarity with SEL, Basler, and Beckwith relays
  • Experience with transformer protection, motor protection, and other power system protection schemes
  • Ability to lead engineering teams and serve as a technical lead on projects
  • Knowledge of
NERC-PRC
standards and industry best practices
  • Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring abilitiesWillingness to travel up to 15% (typically 2x per month)
Plusses:
  • PE License (not required)
  • Field installation, commissioning, and testing experience
  • Experience using Doble or similar relay testing equipment
  • ETAP and/or SKM power system study software experience
  • Previous experience with an EPC firm or engineering consulting company
  • Experience with coal, hydro, simple cycle, and combined cycle power plantsHydro modernization and power plant rehabilitation project experience We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.
We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance