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Protection Engineer - Hydro & Pumping

USA🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $122,100–$165,400🗓 2026-07-28 → 2026-09-27

Core

Design and commission protective relay systems for hydroelectric facilities and substations, including field demolition, construction support, and troubleshooting.

Role type

Senior IC protection engineer (hydro & pumping)

Builds

Protective relay replacement packages, relay setting files, test plans, SCADA point lists, and HMI screens.

Domain

Power generation (hydro) and electrical infrastructure

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Protective relay testing, one-line diagram creation, AC/DC schematic design, control panel layout, protection scheme functional verification, SCADA programming, relay setting calculation, event analysis, technical direction, report preparation, client coordination

Preferred skills

Commissioning experience, CT/PT wiring injection, protective relay troubleshooting, high-voltage substation equipment knowledge, NERC PRC standards, design standards application, efficiency-focused engineering approaches

Technologies

SEL AcSELerator Quickset, SEL AcSELerator RTAC, SEL SynchoWAVe, ASPEN OneLiner, GE Enervista UR Setup, EasyPower, ETAP, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, AI Copilot

Responsibilities

Develop complete design packages for protective relay replacement projects, lead on-site commissioning efforts, handle on-site or remote troubleshooting, apply protection system engineering principles across various assets, develop relay setting files and test plans, create SCADA point lists and HMI screens, prepare plans and specifications, recommend design changes, communicate with clients

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership

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