Senior Power System Protection Engineer - Transmission (Hybrid)

Black & Veatch Corporation; Greenwood Village (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer focused on Power System Protection (Transmission). Greenwood Village and multiple locations offer opportunities to work on protective relay settings, control schemes, and regional power networks.

The role emphasizes hands-on modeling, setpoint development, and collaboration with clients. A PE license is preferred, with 5–10 years of relevant experience in transmission, distribution, or generation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5–10 years of experience in Transmission, Distribution, or Power Generation.
• Familiarity with Protection & Control design concepts and relay settings.
• Experience with system modeling software and protection schemes.

Responsibilities

• Develop protective setpoints per standards and client requirements.
• Work with modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM).
• Create and modify relay setting files across platforms (SEL Quickset, GE Enervista).
• Coordinate with team members and clients on project design and execution.
• Lead small tasks and contribute to project schedules and budgets.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Power system protection

Protection & Control concepts

Relay settings

Power system analysis

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

CYME

ETAP

SKM

SEL AcSELerator Quickset

GE Enervista

Job description

Black & Veatch is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer focused on Power System Protection (Transmission). Greenwood Village and multiple locations offer opportunities to work on protective relay settings, control schemes, and regional power networks.

The role emphasizes hands-on modeling, setpoint development, and collaboration with clients. A PE license is preferred, with 5–10 years of relevant experience in transmission, distribution, or generation projects.