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Sr Engineer - Relay and Protection Engineering

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $103,200–$103,200🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-25

Core

Designing protection schemes for substation equipment including transformers, capacitor banks, buses, and transmission/distribution lines.

Role type

Senior IC relay and protection engineer

Builds

Protection schemes for electrical grid infrastructure

Domain

Energy / Power Systems / Electrical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Relay protection design, substation equipment analysis, transmission line protection, distribution line protection, engineering standards and codes, complex system troubleshooting, project leadership, multi-discipline team oversight, expert witness testimony, technical documentation, budget management

Preferred skills

Professional Engineer (PE) license, Master's degree in Engineering, Project Management Certification, industry committee leadership

Technologies

Relay protection systems, substation control systems, electrical grid infrastructure

Responsibilities

Lead and perform specialized engineering assignments requiring extensive expertise; Evaluate, develop, and implement projects with significant financial and operational impact; Provide technical training, mentorship, and peer review to others; Participate in department planning, field/site walkdowns, and industry committees; Act as an expert witness or provide expert opinions; Lead multi-discipline teams and provide oversight of contractors.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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