Senior Power System Protection Engineer

Electrical Consultants, Inc.; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a premier power engineering firm providing protection studies, relay settings, and project support across the U.S. Our team handles system models and coordination for voltages from 4.16 kV to 765 kV, delivering safe and reliable operations.

The Protection Engineer will develop models, perform short-circuit analyses, and set relay configurations while mentoring junior staff to ensure project quality and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BSEE or equivalent degree required.
• 5+ years protection engineering experience required.
• P.E. license preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide power system protection services including model development and short circuit analysis.
• Develop relay settings and area coordination studies; review drawings and relay settings.
• Mentor less experienced engineers through direct training and technical reviews.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization and planning

Team environment collaboration

Quality and accuracy mindset

Ability to meet fast-paced schedules

Education

Bachelor’s or equivalent (BSEE)

Tools

SEL Relay Settings

ASPEN OneLiner

PSSE CAPE

Job description

Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a premier power engineering firm providing protection studies, relay settings, and project support across the U.S. Our team handles system models and coordination for voltages from 4.16 kV to 765 kV, delivering safe and reliable operations.

The Protection Engineer will develop models, perform short-circuit analyses, and set relay configurations while mentoring junior staff to ensure project quality and timeliness in a fast-paced environment.