Power System Protection Engineer: Relay Schemes & Testing

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.

Lewis Center (OH)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Sick days

Family leave

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. seeks a Power System Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. You will design, test, implement, and validate protection and control schemes for critical electrical infrastructure worldwide.

The role requires knowledge of relay protection, relay coordination, IEEE/IEC/NERC standards, and practical experience in utility or industrial settings. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work across multiple

Qualifications

B.S. degree in electrical engineering or relevant discipline or experience.
Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques.
Familiar with IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations.
Proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems.
Create protective relay settings for transmission & distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies.
Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate protection schemes.