Associate Engineer - Relay
Core
Engineering and design of protective relaying to detect and isolate faults on transmission and distribution systems.
Role type
Associate Engineer - Protective Relaying
Builds
Relay protection zones, control systems, and fault isolation strategies for substations
Domain
Electric Power / Utility Grid
Required skills
Relay setting calculations, coordination studies, short circuit studies, power system modeling, NERC compliance support, field engineering, construction consultation, system restoration planning
Preferred skills
Power engineering experience, utility operations familiarity, short circuit/impedance calculations, digital logic, PLCs, Professional Engineering (PE) license pursuit
Technologies
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), protection engineering databases
Responsibilities
Perform relay setting calculations, coordination studies, and short circuit studies; Maintain short circuit model and protection engineering databases; Support NERC compliance program; Evaluate relay performance following system events; Support commissioning of new relay equipment; Investigate and resolve protection and control system operation issues; Support field staff in construction and maintenance activities; Aid in system restoration during storm events.
Seniority
Associate, entry to mid-level IC
