Lead Engineer - Systems Protection, Relay Settings

Qualus

Phoenix (AZ)

Remote

USD 130,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending / Health Spending

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Relay Settings Engineer to design, specify and coordinate protective relay settings for major utility substations. The role requires 7+ years of protection and control experience and a strong background in power systems.

You will work with ASPEN and CAPE tools, present solutions to clients, and collaborate across Qualus engineering teams. This remote-ready senior position offers a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus.
7+ years of protection, control engineering and relay settings experience.
Experience with ASPEN and CAPE.
Professional engineering registration or plan to obtain it.
Strong analytical and computer skills.
Excellent communication with a wide range of teams.

Responsibilities

Design, specification, setting calculation and coordination of protective relaying and relay control schemes.
Modeling, short circuit and overstressed breaker studies and protective relaying recommendations for interconnections.
Ensure relay settings activities align with policies and client design standards.
Present technical solutions to customers and respond to questions in real time.
Collaborate with Qualus teams to implement technical solutions supporting Engineering objectives.

Skills

Power systems expertise

Relay protection & coordination

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a power systems focus

MS degree considered in lieu of BS

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Lead Relay Settings Engineer. In this role you will perform Protective Relay Design & Coordination: Design, specify, calculate settings, and coordinate protective relays and relay control schemes. Do you have 7+ years of relay settings experience in major utility substations? If yes, we want to hear from you!

This position may be based in Lake Mary, FL; Palm Beach Gardens, FL; Las Vegas, NV, Boise, ID; Raleigh, NC; or Fort Worth, TX.

Responsibilities

Design, specification, setting calculation, and coordination of protective relaying and relay control schemes.
Modeling, short circuit and overstressed breaker studies as well as the protective relaying recommendations for proposed generation interconnections to a client’s electrical system.
Ensures all relay settings activities, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the company’s established policies and objectives, and with client design standards.
Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable, articulate manner.
Work collaboratively with the appropriate groups/ individuals in Qualus to develop and implement technical solutions that support the objectives of the Engineering Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a power systems focus. An MS Degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree. International Engineering Degrees will be considered.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in protection and control engineering and relay settings.
Experience with ASPEN and/or CAPE
Professional Engineering registration or plan to become registered.
Professional Engineering registration in the working state a plus.
Must have strong analytical and computer skills.
Must be able to identify necessary software to complete needed design work.
Strong communications and interpersonal skills.
Possess ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of support personnel.
Strong commitment to customer service and care. Highly motivated "self‑starter".
Proven multitasking skills. Excellent document management and organizational skills.
CYME familiarity, reclosers/sectionalizing schemes/fuse coordination preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable)
Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Company Holidays

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Job Locations

2026-5399