Senior Relay Settings Engineer

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Relay Settings Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space.

This role will focus on developing and reviewing protective relay settings for high-voltage utility and renewable energy projects, with work spanning substations from distribution through transmission levels. You will partner closely with protection engineers, clients, and project teams to deliver accurate, well-documented engineering solutions that support safe and reliable system performance. The position also involves contributing to project planning, design support, and construction-phase problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $107,900 – $195,050 annually

Responsibilities

• Prepare relay settings from 4.16kV through 500kV, including set points and documentation.
• Collaborate with protection engineers and conduct quality reviews on relay setting packages.
• Support project planning activities through design and construction assistance.
• Engage directly with clients and remote staff.
• Solve complex substation engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited institution, or BSEE and a PE license.
• Minimum of four years of relevant experience in power system protection and relay settings.
• Proficiency in Aspen OneLiner or Siemens CAPE for coordination and fault studies.
• Experience preparing high-quality technical reports for protective relay settings.
• Ability to develop relay settings for various relay types, including SEL, Alstom, GE, and ABB.
• Deep understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes.
• Strong engineering and interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork.

Benefits

• Fully remote work option or hybrid schedule from a company office.
• Opportunity to work on diverse utility substation and renewable energy projects.
• Engagement with a fast-paced and innovative team environment.
• Chance to lead and design impactful engineering solutions.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.