Power Delivery SPS Project Engineer – Relay Studies

HDR; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

401(k) with employer match

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

HDR Engineering is seeking a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our nationwide Power Delivery team in Minnesota. You will perform protective relay calculations, develop relay settings, and produce coordination reports to meet NERC standards.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in engineering, and experience in power market project execution. Travel and collaboration with P&C teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Professional engineering license recognized by state licensing board.
• Experience with project execution in the Power Market Sector.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard design software.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective relay calculations and determine relay set points.
• Conduct protective relay coordination studies using short-circuit modeling tools.
• Develop relay setting files using vendor software.
• Produce relay coordination compliance reports per NERC‑PRC standards.
• Develop SCADA point lists and communication settings for relays.
• Produce required client protective relay reports.
• Provide protective relay construction and P&C support with scheme development.
• Work under supervision of Senior Engineer, APM, or PM, and assist on larger projects.
• Some travel may be required; collaborate with other EITs and technicians.

Skills

Protective relay calculations

Relay coordination studies

Relay setting development

Power delivery project execution

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLS CAD

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

AutoPipe

Revit

Job description

HDR Engineering is seeking a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our nationwide Power Delivery team in Minnesota. You will perform protective relay calculations, develop relay settings, and produce coordination reports to meet NERC standards.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in engineering, and experience in power market project execution. Travel and collaboration with P&C teams are expected.