Relay Setting Engineer – HV/EHV Substations (US Projects)

Pvinsightinc; Pune District; On-site; INR 8,596,000 - 11,461,000; Full time

Job summary

Pvensightinc is seeking a Relay Setting Engineer with 3–4 years of experience for US-based utility and EPC projects. You will develop relay settings, perform protection coordination, and integrate relays with SAS/SCADA.

Expertise with SEL and GE Multilin relays and familiarity with IEEE, NEC, and NERC guidelines are essential. You will configure relays, perform testing, documentation, and coordination with SCADA/EMS/DMS systems, using SEL RTAC and related tools to ensure reliable protection

Qualifications

• Experience with HV/EHV protection schemes and substations.
• Hands-on work with SEL and GE Multilin relays is required.
• Familiar with IEEE, NEC and NERC guidelines for US projects.
• Experience in EPC/utility transmission projects in the US is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate protection relay settings for HV/EHV substations (69–500 kV).
• Perform protection coordination studies using Excel, Mathcad, and ASPEN OneLiner.
• Design and review protection schemes for transmission lines, transformers, feeders, and busbars.
• Configure relays using SEL AcSELerator QuickSet and GE EnerVista.
• Work with SEL RTAC for relay communication, data concentration, and control logic.
• Prepare relay settings calculation reports and MS Word documentation.
• Support relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Verify protection schemes including breaker failure, auto-reclosing, and interlocking.
• Review SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Skills

Relay settings

Protection coordination

SEL relays

GE Multilin

SCADA integration

IEC 61850

DNP3/Modbus

IEEE/NEC/NERC

US utilities experience

Tools

SEL AcSELerator QuickSet

GE EnerVista

SEL RTAC

ASPEN OneLiner

MS Excel

Mathcad

MS Word

Omicron

Megger

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Relay Setting Engineer with 3–4 years of experience in HV/EHV substation protection systems for US-based utility and EPC projects. The role involves relay settings development, protection coordination studies, relay communication, and integration of relays with Substation Automation Systems (SAS)/SCADA. Hands-on experience with SEL and GE (Multilin) relays is mandatory. Familiarity with US standards such as IEEE, NEC, and NERC guidelines is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and validate protection relay settings for HV/EHV substations (69 kV, 115 kV, 138 kV, 230 kV, 345 kV, 500 kV).
• Perform protection coordination studies using Excel, Mathcad, and ASPEN OneLiner.
• Design and review protection schemes for transmission lines, transformers, feeders, and busbars.
• Configure relays using SEL AcSELerator QuickSet and GE EnerVista software.
• Work with SEL RTAC for relay communication, data concentration, and control logic implementation.
• Prepare relay settings calculation reports and documentation in MS Word.
• Support relay testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Verify protection schemes including breaker failure, auto-reclosing, and interlocking logic.
• Review SLDs, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

SCADA / Substation Automation Responsibilities

• Integrate protection relays with SCADA/EMS/DMS systems.
• Configure and validate IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS), DNP3, and Modbus communication.
• Perform signal mapping, I/O checks, and database validation.
• Develop and validate communication schemes using SEL RTAC.
• Coordinate with SCADA teams for alarms, controls, and data acquisition.
• Support end-to-end communication testing.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of HV/EHV protection schemes including distance, differential, busbar, and transformer protection.
• Knowledge of breaker failure protection, synch check, and auto-reclosing.
• Hands-on experience with SEL and GE Multilin relays.
• Experience with SEL RTAC configuration and relay communication.
• Familiarity with fault analysis, ASPEN OneLiner, and disturbance record review.

Software Skills

• SEL AcSELerator QuickSet
• GE EnerVista
• SEL RTAC configuration tools
• ASPEN OneLiner
• MS Excel, Mathcad, MS Word

Standards & Compliance

• Knowledge of IEEE protection standards
• Familiarity with NEC (National Electrical Code)
• Understanding of NERC PRC standards (PRC-001 to PRC-027)
• Exposure to utility-specific practices (e.g., PJM, ERCOT, CAISO is an advantage)

Additional Requirements

• Experience with EPC/utility transmission projects in the US.
• Understanding of CT/PT selection, protection class, and grounding practices.
• Experience with testing tools such as Omicron or Megger (is an advantage).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively