Protection Engineer
Core
Design, specify, and review protective relay schemes for high-voltage power transformers, substations, and related equipment; perform system studies and develop relay settings.
Role type
Senior IC protection engineer (power systems)
Builds
Protective relay schemes, relay settings, and system studies for utility and industrial clients
Domain
Power systems / High-voltage electrical infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Protective relay coordination studies, short-circuit analysis, arc-flash hazard studies, relay setting calculation, NERC PRC standards knowledge, IEEE/ANSI guidelines knowledge, power system analysis software proficiency, protective relay platform experience, one-line diagram interpretation, SCADA system knowledge, root-cause analysis, technical documentation
Preferred skills
EIT certification, Professional Engineer (PE) license, high-voltage transformer testing experience, substation automation experience, SCADA integration experience, utility environment experience, mentoring experience
Technologies
SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens, ABB, AcSELerator, ETAP, Aspen OneLiner, CAPE, SKM
Responsibilities
Design and review protective relay schemes for high-voltage power transformers and substations; Perform protective relay coordination studies, short-circuit analyses, and arc-flash hazard studies; Calculate, develop, and document relay settings for transformer differential, overcurrent, and other protection functions; Review one-line diagrams, relay logic, SCADA/control schematics, and protection drawings for technical accuracy; Support field commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems; Investigate relay misoperations and equipment failures, leading root-cause analysis and developing corrective-action recommendations; Maintain and improve protection engineering standards, relay-setting templates, procedures, and technical documentation; Provide technical guidance, knowledge sharing, and mentorship to field technicians and junior engineering staff; Collaborate with project and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges and maintain reliable project delivery; Travel to client and project sites nationwide to support testing, commissioning, and field engineering activities; Follow required safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site protocols when supporting energized transformer and substation locations.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC