Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

SolveNow Inc.; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SolveNow Inc. seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer specializing in Power System Protection. The candidate will develop protective relay settings, perform power system analysis, and prepare engineering deliverables. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 1-4 years of relevant experience. Candidates should also be familiar with software tools like ASPEN and have strong communication skills. This role is ideal for someone eager to contribute to dynamic projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in the transmission or substation industry.
• Fundamental understanding of Protection & Control design.
• At least 1 year of experience developing protective relay settings.
• Familiarity with power system modeling tools.
• Working knowledge of protection philosophies in substations.

Responsibilities

• Develop protective relay settings for projects.
• Perform power system analysis using industry-standard tools.
• Create relay setting files with configuration software.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including calculations and reports.
• Research and provide technical recommendations for projects.

Skills

Protective relay settings development

Power system modeling

Collaboration

Technical communication

Engineering data management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

CYME

ETAP

SKM

Mathcad

Microsoft Excel

SEL AcSELerator QuickSet

GE Enervista

Job description

Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Job Openings Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

About the job Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Key Responsibilities

Develop protective relay settings and setpoints in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and project-specific requirements.

Perform power system modeling and analysis using industry-standard software tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM.

Create and validate downloadable relay setting files using proprietary relay configuration software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator QuickSet, GE Enervista, and similar platforms).

Develop, modify, and troubleshoot protection and control logic commonly used in substation applications.

Prepare progressively complex engineering deliverables, including calculations, studies, settings documentation, and technical reports.

Research equipment and material options and provide technical recommendations to support design decisions.

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

Adhere to established quality programs, engineering standards, codes, and procedures; support continuous improvement initiatives.

Understand and comply with project budget, schedule, and quality requirements; identify and help resolve technical issues within assigned scope.

Coordinate with project leadership and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on assigned projects.

Assign tasks and provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers and interns.

Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to understand project drivers and requirements.

Share knowledge of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends with the team.

As experience grows, assist with mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development of junior staff.

Provide support to business development or pursuit activities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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

At least 1 year of experience developing protective relay settings (line, transformer, breaker, bus, generator, etc.).

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

Working knowledge of common protection philosophies used in Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Collector Substations.

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

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

Knowledge of IEC 61850 concepts, including GOOSE, MMS, and Sampled Values (SV), and their implementation.

Exposure to commonly deployed protective relays in substation environments, including microprocessor-based, electronic, and electromechanical relays.

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

Ability to independently develop relay setting files and protection logic using multiple vendor software platforms.

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 program.

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.