Experienced Power Systems Engineer - Protective Relaying

Hello, This is a direct-hire opportunity with one of our long-standing utility industry clients. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer with experience in design, protective relaying, power system protection, relay coordination, substation design, or transmission and distribution engineering. This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, long-term career stability, and one of the strongest benefits programs we have seen in the utility industry.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop designs, and support substation relaying and metering designs Perform relay settings calculations, fault analysis, and coordination studies Review relay settings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation Support commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities Analyze system events and outages and recommend corrective actions Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field teams on protection and control projects

Preferred Background:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline Bachelor's degree must be ABET Accredited Experience with protective relays, relay coordination, and power system protection Familiarity with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, or similar relay platforms Knowledge of transmission and distribution systems, SCADA, and NERC compliance is a plus PE license or ability to obtain one is preferred

Why Candidates Are Interested:

Direct-hire position with a highly respected utility organization Exceptional medical coverage with employee and dependent premiums paid by the employer Strong retirement program featuring an 8% employer contribution plus up to a 6% company match Generous PTO program starting at 15 days annually, plus multiple paid holidays Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance Additional wellness, telehealth, and reimbursement programs The client is open to considering candidates across multiple experience levels, and compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. If you have a background in protective relaying, substations, power systems, or utility engineering and would be interested in learning more, please apply with your resume. Thank you

Pay:

$96,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

Professional Engineer (Required) Is your Bachelor's degree ABET Accredited? (Required)

Work Location:

In person