Electrical Engineer

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 96,432 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement account with employer matching

Paid sick leave and other time off

Job summary

A top engineering consultancy in the United States is seeking an Electrical Engineer to design protection and control relaying applications for high-voltage substations. The candidate must have at least 6 years of engineering experience and strong knowledge of power systems and protective relaying. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, performing relay settings calculations, and using CAD software for engineering work. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• 4+ years in substation, transmission, or power systems.
• Strong knowledge of protective relaying.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control relaying applications for substations.
• Develop designs for high-voltage substations (15 kV–345 kV).
• Perform protective relay settings calculations based on standards.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Protective relaying expertise

Project management skills

SCADA experience

CAD software proficiency

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Electrical Engineer - Protection & Relays

Responsible for the design of protection and control relaying applications for substations (new and existing) with a specific focus on protection settings and SCADA settings. Design projects range from routine equipment modifications and installations to the complete design of new transmission facilities. This work requires an understanding of power systems, transformers, protective relaying, and electrical engineering principles. Involved in the development and review of designs for high‑voltage substations at voltages of 15 kV, 44 kV, 69 kV, 100 kV, 130 kV, 230 kV and 345 kV. Additionally, expected to develop or possess expertise in protective relay settings calculations and analysis based on current and evolving standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.). Must be able to manage multiple projects in various stages of design so as to meet project schedule deadlines; provide design support to field personnel during project implementation; develop and maintain sufficient level of expertise in use of CAD software for efficient production of engineering work; and collaborate in a team environment to spread knowledge and to produce the best quality product possible.

Responsibilities

• Design protection and control relaying applications for substations.
• Develop and review designs for high‑voltage substations (15 kV–345 kV).
• Perform protective relay settings calculations and analysis based on IEEE, NERC, and other standards.
• Manage multiple projects to meet schedule deadlines.
• Support field personnel during project implementation.
• Use CAD software for production of engineering work.
• Collaborate with team to maintain high quality standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of engineering experience.
• 4+ years of experience in substation, transmission, or power systems.
• Strong knowledge of power systems and protective relaying.
• Experience with SCADA and protection settings.
• Proficient in CAD software.
• Strong project management skills.

Compensation

$70.00/hr - $85.00/hr (actual pay based on skills and experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA, FSA, DCFSA account options.
• 401(k) retirement account with employer matching.
• Paid sick leave and other paid time off as applicable.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Industry

Utilities