Experienced Relay Protection and Controls Engineer - Remote

Ampirical; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an experienced Relay Protection and Controls Engineer to join their remote team. This exciting role involves designing protective relaying equipment for substations and transmission lines while ensuring compliance with industry standards. You'll work closely with clients to deliver quality designs, provide field support, and mentor new engineers. The company values innovation in improving the power grid, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including profit-sharing and flexible schedules. If you're passionate about electrical engineering and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Profit-sharing bonuses

Health benefits

401(k)

PTO

Holidays

Flexible schedule

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy industry.
• PE Certification preferred, with knowledge of relay settings and RTU configuration.

Responsibilities

• Identify protection and control schemes for substations.
• Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for substation projects.
• Mentor new engineers and provide field support.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Relay Protection

Control Systems

SCADA

Load Calculations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

WinIGS

Autodesk AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Bentley Substation

Job description

Experienced Relay Protection and Controls Engineer - Remote

We’re seeking an experienced Relay Protection and Controls Engineer to join our team remotely. This role involves designing and procuring protective relaying equipment for substations, switchyards, and transmission lines, ensuring adherence to design and construction standards. The engineer will work closely with clients to deliver quality designs and provide field support during construction.

Responsibilities include:

1. Identifying appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
2. Selecting protection devices for substation equipment.
3. Preparing scopes of work and cost estimates for substation projects.
4. Ensuring compliance with customer standards for relay protection.
5. Creating detailed drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, and protection panels.
6. Interfacing with clients and vendors.
7. Performing load calculations and field support for substation projects.
8. Mentoring new engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• At least 4 years of experience in electrical systems within the Utilities or Energy industry.
• Experience with ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998; familiarity with Autodesk AutoCAD, Bentley MicroStation, or Bentley Substation is a plus.
• PE Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of SCADA, automation, relay settings, RTU configuration, and protection & controls engineering concepts is advantageous.
• Experience in the electric utility or petro-chemical industries.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary starting at $100,000 - $150,000 based on experience.
• Profit-sharing bonuses, health benefits, 401(k), PTO, holidays, flexible schedule, and other perks listed in the original description.

Join Ampirical, a company dedicated to improving the power grid through innovation, and enjoy a career that invests in your growth. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.