Relay Settings Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Create and compute protective relay settings for transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy facilities.

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

• Aid in the design, implementation, and review of protection schemes.

• Examine relay operations and assist in troubleshooting issues within protection systems.

• Prepare relay settings documentation, technical calculations, coordination reports, and related engineering documentation.

• Assess one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay logic diagrams, and protection and control drawings for precision and adherence to standards.

• Employ 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 during project execution.

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

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

• Contribute to project timelines, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring high-quality work and client satisfaction.

• Embrace and exemplify RRC’s core values.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A 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 capability to obtain one).

• A robust understanding of power system protection concepts and relay coordination methods.

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

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

• Knowledge of IEEE, NERC, and relevant utility protection standards.

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

• Capability to conduct coordination studies, fault analysis, and troubleshoot protection systems.

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

• Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication abilities.

• Capacity to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Ability to confirm identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k matching program.

• Tuition reimbursement for select pre-approved educational endeavors.

• RRSP matching for employees in Canada.

• 401k matching available for employees in the U.S.