Senior Electrical Engineer

Ripple Effect Consulting LLC; United States; Remote; USD 99,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that is shaping the future of energy through innovation and diversity. As a Senior Relay Protection & Studies Engineer, you will enhance electric grid infrastructure and support renewable energy initiatives, including utility-scale solar farms and wind farms. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on critical projects while mentoring junior associates and collaborating closely with clients to ensure compliance and outstanding results. Enjoy a flexible remote work environment and a supportive team that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous PTO & Holidays

Comprehensive Insurance

401(K) plan with matching contributions

Tuition assistance

Fitness reimbursements

9/80 work schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in designing protection schemes for electrical systems.
• Strong knowledge of power generation and delivery systems.

Responsibilities

• Design protection schemes for transmission and distribution assets.
• Conduct advanced transmission power system protection studies.

Skills

Microprocessor-based relay design

Transmission power system protection studies

Relay settings development

Client partnership management

Power equipment knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD

Power system analysis software

Job description

Ripple Effect Consulting LLC provided pay range

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Base pay range

$99,000.00/yr - $146,000.00/yr

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Join a company that's driving the future of energy with innovation, diversity, and purpose. We are a woman/minority-owned full-service Engineering, Procurement, & Construction Management firm, specializing in power generation and delivery for power, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors.

Ranked among EC&M's Top 10 Electrical Design Firms since 2012, we're a trusted name in the industry. With over 1,000 associates, we're big enough to deliver on ambitious projects and small enough to ensure every team member thrives.

As a Senior Relay Protection & Studies Engineer, you will play a critical role in enhancing electric grid infrastructure and supporting renewable energy initiatives, such as connecting utility-scale solar farms, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and wind farms to utilities via substations.

What You'll Do

• Design & Development: Create protection schemes using microprocessor-based relays for transmission and distribution assets.
• Advanced Studies: Conduct transmission power system protection studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and insulation coordination.
• Relay Settings: Develop logic settings for relay schemes and ensure protective device coordination for critical assets (e.g., transformers, buses, capacitor banks).
• Collaborative Leadership: Mentor junior associates, manage tasks, and act as Lead Engineer on complex studies.
• Client Partnerships: Work closely with clients to meet compliance requirements and deliver outstanding results.
• Power Equipment Knowledge: Transformers, switchgear, protective relays, capacitor banks, breakers, reactors.

Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to building a sustainable future.

• Work-Life Balance: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Generous PTO & Holidays: 10 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.
• Financial Growth: 401(K) plan with matching contributions and annual performance bonuses.
• Wellness Perks: Tuition and fitness reimbursements.

$98,198 - $145,749 annually

Final pay based on qualifications, experience, and more.

This is a remote role in the U.S., offering flexibility to work from your home. Candidates in the Denver Metro Area may enjoy a hybrid schedule preference.

Ready to Transform Tomorrow's Energy?

Join a company where your work shapes infrastructure, supports renewable energy, and impacts countless lives. Apply today to spark your next career milestone!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Electric Power Generation

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