Electrical Engineer, Relay Settings

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Design relay settings and protection strategies for distribution equipment, which includes transformers, bus systems, breaker control, distribution feeders, and other related apparatus.

• Evaluate protection and control design packages.

• Offer remote support to relay test engineers during the implementation of settings.

• Simulate electrical systems utilizing power simulation software such as CAPE, ASPEN, and CYME.

• Generate comprehensive and precise technical reports, communications, documentation, and calculations.

• Continuously enhance job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance.

• Guide and train junior engineers in power engineering theories and principles.

• Collaborate effectively with the team while meeting project timelines and quality standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, ideally in electrical or computer engineering.

• Over 5 years of experience in developing relay settings and protection strategies for transmission, sub-transmission, or distribution equipment.

• More than 5 years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles.

• Professional Engineering license in at least one state is preferred.

• Familiarity with 69kV viper recloser applications.

• Knowledge of IEC 61850 communication protocol.

• Proficient in Microsoft products, particularly Excel, Word, and/or Access.

• Capability to plan and manage tasks while clearly communicating any obstacles to completing assignments on budget and schedule.

• Experience utilizing software tools to model engineering challenges, automate systems, and conduct spreadsheet-based analyses and automation.

• Background in developing settings for Schweitzer relays.

• Ability to work independently without supervision.

• Strong organizational abilities.

• Application must be submitted directly.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote position with a flexible schedule, promoting work-life balance.

• Donation matching program.

• Opportunities for volunteering.

• Tuition reimbursement available.

• Access to resources for professional development.

• 401k matching offered.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan available.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity workplace.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities, veterans, and sincerely held religious beliefs.