Sr. Relay Settings Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and review protection and coordination studies for utility systems ranging from 5kV to 500kV.
• Calculate and implement relay settings using vendor tools (SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista, etc.).
• Analyze short circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination studies using software such as ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, ETAP, or SKM.
• Create and review protection and control drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, logic diagrams, and panel wiring.
• Lead engineering efforts across all project phases—from kickoff to final commissioning—for multiple utility and industrial clients.
• Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers and designers.
• Oversee QA/QC processes for deliverables including relay settings, studies, and P&C design packages.
• Cookordination with cross-functional teams (SCADA, communications, substation design, civil/structural) to ensure design alignment.
• Support commissioning efforts, including analysis of event reports, logic testing, and field troubleshooting.
• Serve as a technical point of contact with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Present protection philosophies, study results, and technical recommendations to engineering managers and client leadership.
• Develop clear, detailed technical documentation and study reports for regulatory and operational use.

Qualifications

• Proficient in protective relay principles, power system protection coordination, and substation protection schemes.
• Strong working knowledge of SEL and GE Multilin relay platforms and associated software tools.
• Knowledge of relay loadability, breaker failure schemes, CT sizing, and SEL logic elements (SELOGIC).
• Experience with short circuit and coordination modeling software (e.g., ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or SKM).
• Experience applying protection for key system components: transformers, buses, lines, feeders, capacitor/reactor banks, etc.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects.
• Familiarity with IEC 61850 protocols, logic implementation, and digital substation communication schemes.
• Understanding of FERC/NERC regulatory requirements for utility reliability and protection compliance.
• Experience working with renewables, DER interconnects, or data center utility interfaces is a plus.