Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

Electric Power Systems; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with safe harbor

Life and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our Olympia, WA team. The role focuses on protection and coordination studies for 5kV–230kV systems, relay configuration for substations, and short circuit/arc flash analyses.

You will lead projects, analyze event data, and develop detailed protection drawings and documentation. Relocation assistance may be available, with a comprehensive benefits package including health, retirement, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 5+ years of experience in power system protection and control
• Strong knowledge of protective relay theory and application (SEL, GE Multilin, etc.)
• PE license preferred (or ability to obtain it within a reasonable time frame)
• Experience with short circuit modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, ASPEN) is a plus
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports and lead client discussions

Responsibilities

• Conducting protection and coordination studies for transmission and distribution systems (5kV-230kV)
• Developing relay configuration files for substations and small-to-medium generation systems
• Performing short circuit and arc flash hazard studies
• Analyzing event reports and test results, and supporting field commissioning efforts
• Creating detailed protection design drawings and technical documentation
• Leading your own projects, from kickoff to closeout tracking data, coordinating with clients, and managing timelines

Skills

Power system protection

Protective relay theory

Project leadership

Technical reporting

Education

BSEE

Tools

ETAP

SKM

ASPEN

Job description

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Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

Administration Full Time Electrical Olympia, WA, US

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $175,000.00 Annually

About Us

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is a unique company offering a wide range of experience and education in the area of power system operations, design, consultation and studies. We provide extensive services from planning studies, design and construction, to periodic testing and maintenance. We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with a passion for protective relaying and power system analysis to join our Anchorage, Alaska or Olympia, Washington team.

Responsibilities

You'll play a key role in high-impact projects involving the design and analysis of electrical protection systems, including:

• Conducting protection and coordination studies for transmission and distribution systems (5kV-230kV)
• Developing relay configuration files for substations and small-to-medium generation systems
• Performing short circuit and arc flash hazard studies
• Analyzing event reports and test results, and supporting field commissioning efforts
• Creating detailed protection design drawings and technical documentation
• Leading your own projects, from kickoff to closeout tracking data, coordinating with clients, and managing timelines

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
• 5+ years of experience in power system protection and control
• Strong knowledge of protective relay theory and application (SEL, GE Multilin, etc.)
• PE license preferred (or ability to obtain it within a reasonable time frame)
• Experience with short circuit modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, ASPEN) is a plus
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports and lead client discussions

We offer a competitive total compensation package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with a non-elective safe harbor contribution
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Optional Supplemental Insurance such as vision, hospital confinement, accident, etc.
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage qualified individuals of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, veteran statuses, and abilities to apply.

Note: This is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.