Protection Systems Engineer - Power Grid Reliability

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Lewis Center (OH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with experience in utility or industrial settings and familiarity with IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC standards. This role supports multiple U.S. locations and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and coordination.
• Familiar with IEEE, IEC and NERC/FERC regulations.
• Experience designing and implementing protection schemes in utilities or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems.
• Create protective relay settings for transmission, distribution, substations and industrial clients.
• Collaborate with project teams to assess requirements and implement protection strategies.
• Perform system testing and commissioning to validate protection schemes.

Skills

Power system protection

Relay protection & control

Relay coordination

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering

Job description

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

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, with experience in utility or industrial settings and familiarity with IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC standards. This role supports multiple U.S. locations and offers competitive pay and benefits.