Power System Protection Engineer

Oscar

Overland Park (KS)

Hybrid

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Employee stock ownership opportunities

Performance-based bonus potential

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Oscar is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer to join its Protective Relay Settings Team. The role focuses on developing protective relay settings and performing power system modeling for transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable projects.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of experience in electric utility or related sectors, strong P&C expertise, and experience with major protection software tools. Hybrid work options may be available along with relocation assistance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
Ability to successfully complete standard pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

Develop protective relay settings and setpoints per client requirements and industry standards.
Perform power system modeling and analysis using industry tools.
Develop and maintain relay setting files using manufacturer software platforms.
Design, configure, and modify logic for protection and control systems.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and project deliverables.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
Review work of junior engineers and coordinate project planning and resources.
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
Mentor engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
Support proposals, pursuits, and client relationships.

Skills

P&C design

Protective relay settings

Power system modeling

Relay software

Protection schemes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

CYME

ETAP

SKM

SEL AcSELerator QuickSet

GE Enervista

Job description

A leading employee-owned engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction organization is seeking an experienced Power System Protection Engineer to join its Protective Relay Settings Team. This organization has a long-standing history of delivering innovative infrastructure and energy solutions and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to complex and impactful projects across the power industry.

This is a full-time, permanent position with relocation assistance available. Hybrid or flexible work arrangements may be available based on business needs and performance expectations.

Position Summary

Power System Protection Engineer

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in the electric utility, power generation, or renewable energy sectors, with strong expertise in:

Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts
Protective relay settings development
Power system modeling and analysis
Relay manufacturer software platforms
Utility protection schemes and industry standards

The successful candidate will serve as a technical specialist supporting transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop protective relay settings and setpoints in accordance with client requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
Perform power system modeling and analysis using tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM.
Develop and maintain relay setting files utilizing manufacturer software platforms such as SEL AcSELerator QuickSet and GE Enervista.
Design, configure, and modify logic associated with protection and control systems.
Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, studies, and other project deliverables.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
Review engineering work completed by junior team members.
Support project planning, resource coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and quality control activities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver successful project outcomes.
Mentor less-experienced engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Support proposal development, project pursuits, and client relationship activities.

Preferred Qualifications

5-10 years of experience within transmission, distribution, power generation, or renewable energy industries.
Minimum 5 years of experience developing protective relay settings.
Experience with Protection & Control design including:
- One-line diagrams
- Three-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Wiring diagrams
Strong experience with power system analysis software including:
- ASPEN
- CAPE
- CYME
- ETAP
- SKM
Knowledge of transmission, distribution, and renewable substation protection schemes.
Experience performing relay setting calculations using Mathcad and Excel.
Familiarity with communication protocols such as:
- DNP3
- Modbus
- MMS
- SEL protocols
Knowledge of IEC 61850, including GOOSE, MMS, and Sampled Values (SV).
Understanding of NERC protection standards and related industry requirements.
Experience leading projects and coordinating schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements.
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) experience.
Strong communication, client-facing, and leadership skills.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
Ability to successfully complete standard pre-employment screening requirements.

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Type: Permanent Staff
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
Work Arrangement: onsite Monday-Friday

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package may include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Disability insurance
Wellness programs
401(k) with company match
Paid vacation and holidays
Sick leave
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Employee referral programs
Employee stock ownership opportunities
Performance-based bonus potential
Professional development and career growth resources

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and considers qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and employment process for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Desired Skills and Experience