Relay Performance Engineer-All Levels

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to field personnel and contractors for commissioning, testing, and maintenance of system protection components.
• Supply Operations and Transmission System Controllers with details of system faults and evaluate the adequacy of protection for various system configurations.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical problems on various electrical equipment and systems.
• Collaborate with other engineers and departments to consult on protection adequacy, testing requirements, outage staging, and final verification of protection system integrity for capital projects.
• Prepare and check commissioning paperwork to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Generate internal and external reports on transmission system, protection equipment, and compliance efforts.
• Attend meetings and training sessions to increase professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, majoring in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering area; power‑system coursework preferred.
• Utility experience preferred.
• Experience levels:
  • Associate Engineer – no prior work experience required.
  • Intermediate Engineer – minimum of two (2) years related experience.
  • Senior Engineer – minimum of six (6) years related experience.
• Self‑starting drive to analyze diverse problems, learn involved factors, and organize effective solutions.
• Ability to create documentation for compliance records, problem summaries, analysis of solutions, and procedural directions.
• Effective verbal and written communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team‑oriented mindset with ability to multi‑task.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with NERC PRC and/or CIP standards a plus.
• Ability to learn and utilize job‑specific software; experience with any of the following is a plus:
  • SEL AcSELerator
  • SEL Grid Configurator
  • SEL Synchrowave
  • Gridscale X Advanced Protection Assessment (formerly CAPE)
  • Subnet PowerSYSTEM Center
  • Esri ArcGIS
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; ITC does not sponsor employment visas.

About Us

Make a Power Move – For the Greater Grid: Reliable. Resilient. Ready. As AI innovation, automation, and economic growth reshape how we live and work, demand on our power infrastructure is growing fast. At ITC, we’re building a greater grid that’s ready for today’s technology and tomorrow’s possibilities. Our people bring the power—fueling innovation and strengthening the grid every day. We’re looking for individuals ready to make a power move and help us build a more reliable and affordable energy future. ITC offers industry‑leading compensation, benefits, and opportunities to channel your energy into solutions. We foster a culture of belonging where every voice is valued, differences are celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.