Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously expand knowledge of internal design guides, engineering standards, systems, and applicable industry codes; apply this knowledge effectively to assigned tasks.

• Independently apply developing technical skills while adhering to established quality programs, procedures, and engineering best practices; support continuous improvement and change management initiatives.

• Prepare a range of engineering deliverables of increasing complexity, including calculations, studies, technical documentation, and design packages.

• Conduct technical research and develop recommendations for equipment and material selection based on project requirements and industry standards.

• Collect, analyze, and manage engineering data to support design and project execution activities.

• Perform increasingly complex engineering calculations using standard methods and sound engineering principles.

• Understand and comply with project budget, schedule, and quality requirements; identify, define, and assist in resolving technical issues within assigned areas of responsibility.

• Provide technical direction and task-level guidance to junior engineers and interns; support their technical development.

• Coordinate design activities with project leadership and collaborate with internal and external team members on assigned projects.

• Interface with other engineering disciplines as needed to support integrated design solutions.

• Develop an understanding of client needs, priorities, and drivers through regular communication and collaboration; support internal project leadership objectives.

• Contribute to business development or proposal efforts as needed.

• Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry practices and actively share knowledge with the team.

• As experience grows, assist with mentoring, performance feedback, recognition, and professional development of entry-level staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–4 years of experience in the transmission or substation industry.

• Foundational understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.

• Approximately 1 year of experience developing protective relay settings, including line, transformer, breaker, and bus protection.

• Familiarity with power system modeling and analysis tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, or similar software.

• Knowledge of common protection schemes and philosophies used in Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Collector Substations.

• Experience using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel for protection and control calculations.

• Familiarity with common substation communication protocols such as DNP, MMS, Modbus, and SEL protocols.

• Working knowledge of IEC 61850, including GOOSE, MMS, and Sampled Values (SV), and their application in substation environments.

• Exposure to protective relays used in substation applications, including microprocessor-based, electronic, and electromechanical relays.

• Awareness of NERC PRC standards and other relevant industry regulations and standards.

• Ability to develop protective relay setpoints in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and project requirements.

• Ability to independently create downloadable relay setting files using multiple vendor software platforms (e.g., SEL AcSELerator QuickSet, GE Enervista, and similar tools).

• Ability to develop and modify logic used in protection and control schemes.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with team members and clients.

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of 1 year of related engineering experience.

• Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records review, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.