Engineer II – Protection Settings

Jobtailor; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Charlotte, NC seeks an engineer specializing in protective relay systems. You will perform studies, develop relay settings, and support implementation for substations, collaborating with planning, support, and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have ABET-accredited engineering degrees (PE preferred), 2+ years (Engineer II) or 4+ years (Engineer III) of experience, and familiarity with protection tools and NERC standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or Master’s in lieu
• PE preferred; FE exam acceptable
• Engineer II requires 2+ years of engineering experience; Engineer III requires 4+ years
• US work authorization without sponsorship—required now or in the future
• Utility industry experience desired; protection tools and standards knowledge desired
• Knowledge of relay protection schemes, NERC PRC/CIP standards, and various relay types desired

Responsibilities

• Perform studies, calculations, and settings development for substation protective relays
• Apply new protective relaying for planned projects
• Integrate new designs into legacy systems where needed
• Support implementation, commissioning, and field troubleshooting
• Coordinate with stakeholder teams and maintain accurate records
• Prepare technical documentation, reports, calculations, and sketches

Skills

Protective relay engineering

Field implementation support

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Stakeholder communication

Project management principles

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's in Engineering (in lieu of B.S.)

Professional Engineer (PE)

FE Exam

Tools

Aspen Relay Database

OneLiner

CymTCC

SEL-5010

SEL-5030

AcSELerator

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering studies, calculations, and settings development for substation protective relays
• Apply new protective relaying for planned projects
• Integrate new designs into existing legacy designs where required
• Support and troubleshoot implementation and commissioning of designed relays/protective systems for field technicians
• Support stakeholder teams including Transmission Planning, Account Management, Tech Support, Operations, Asset Management, and Compliance
• Provide protective relay engineering expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve increasingly complex issues
• Plan and execute work, including scope, schedule, and estimates, while adapting to changing priorities
• Conduct engineering and related studies
• Create and update technical schematics and configuration files according to established standards, guidelines, and philosophies
• Prepare technical documentation including reports, calculations, and sketches
• Maintain and grow technical and professional skills
• Coordinate with teammates and stakeholder teams, communicate clearly, and maintain accurate records
• Support company goals and represent the company professionally

Requirements

• Engineer II: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or a Master's degree in Engineering in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree, or PE
• Engineer II: Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
• Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or a Master's degree in Engineering in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
• Engineer III: Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
• Utility industry experience desired
• FE exam passed desired
• Familiarity with protection tools such as Aspen Relay Database/OneLiner, CymTCC, SEL-5010/5030, and AcSELerator desired
• Knowledge or experience with NERC PRC standards desired
• Knowledge or experience with NERC CIP standards desired
• Knowledge of electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relays desired
• Knowledge of relay protection schemes and logic desired
• Knowledge of project management/controls principles desired

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in protective relay engineering, including the ability to perform engineering studies, develop settings, and troubleshoot protective systems. Proficient in creating technical documentation and coordinating with cross-functional teams while adhering to industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Protective Relay Engineering
• Utility Industry Experience
• NERC PRC Standards Knowledge
• NERC CIP Standards Knowledge
• Project Management Principles

Hard Skills

• Engineering Calculations
• Technical Schematics Development
• Relay Protection Schemes
• Microprocessor-Based Relays
• Solid-State Relays
• Electromechanical Relays
• Field Implementation Support
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Technical Documentation Preparation
• Stakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Adaptability
• Team Coordination
• Professional Representation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

Industry Keywords

• Substation Protective Relays
• Transmission Planning
• Asset Management
• Compliance
• Engineering Studies

Tools & Technologies

• Aspen Relay Database
• OneLiner
• CymTCC
• SEL-5010
• SEL-5030
• AcSELerator