Relay Settings Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +2 more locations.

📋 Description

• Develop and calculate settings for protective relays across transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy facilities.

• Conduct relay coordination studies, short circuit assessments, and fault analyses for utility and industrial power systems.

• Assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of protection schemes.

• Investigate relay operations and provide support in troubleshooting protection system challenges.

• Prepare relay settings files, technical calculations, coordination reports, and other relevant engineering documentation.

• Review one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay logic diagrams, and protection and control drawings for accuracy and compliance.

• Utilize modeling and analysis software such as ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, CAPE, or similar tools to facilitate engineering studies and relay coordination.

• Collaborate with utilities, project managers, field personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution.

• Support commissioning, testing, and energization activities for substations and power system equipment.

• Maintain documentation and ensure adherence to industry standards, utility requirements, and client specifications.

• Assist in managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while upholding quality work and client satisfaction.

• Embody and promote RRC’s core values, which include client satisfaction, employee happiness, quality work, and a commitment to exceeding expectations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field is required.

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in relay settings, protection and control engineering, or power systems engineering.

• Possession of a Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S. or P.Eng. in Canada (or the ability to obtain one).

• Strong comprehension of power system protection principles and relay coordination practices.

• Practical experience with Distance Relays, Differential Relays, and Overcurrent Relays.

• Experience in developing relay settings for transmission and distribution systems.

• Familiarity with IEEE, NERC, and applicable utility protection standards.

• Competence in using modeling and power system analysis tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, or comparable software.

• Capable of performing coordination studies, fault analysis, and troubleshooting protection systems.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, relay logic diagrams, and wiring drawings.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Ability to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hiring.

• Capability to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hiring.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work hours to support work-life balance.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401k matching program.

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved educational pursuits.

• RRSP matching (Canada).

• 401k matching (U.S.).