Power System Protection Engineer – Relay & Coordination

SEL Engineering Services; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Medical benefits

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories seeks a Power System Protection Engineer to design, implement, and test protection schemes for critical electrical infrastructure. The role emphasizes relay protection and coordination to ensure reliable operations for utilities and industrial clients.

Candidates with a B.S. in electrical engineering or related discipline and experience in relay protection will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
• Familiar with IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
• Experience designing and implementing protection and control schemes in utility or industrial settings.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills for complex protection challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems.
• Create protective relay settings for transmission & distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and technicians to assess requirements and implement protection strategies.
• Perform system testing and commissioning to validate protection schemes.
• Apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles.

Skills

Power system protection

Relay protection

Protection schemes design

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories seeks a Power System Protection Engineer to design, implement, and test protection schemes for critical electrical infrastructure. The role emphasizes relay protection and coordination to ensure reliable operations for utilities and industrial clients.

Candidates with a B.S. in electrical engineering or related discipline and experience in relay protection will thrive in this environment.