Senior Protection Relay Engineer - Hybrid/Remote Eligible

Mesa Associates, Inc; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Senior Protection Relay Engineer with extensive experience in power generation and distribution. The role entails leading design projects, mentoring engineers, and managing client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in protection relay systems. Familiarity with NERC-PRC standards and power systems analysis software is desired.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in protection relay system design, settings, and installation.
• Strong experience with coal, hydro, simple cycle, and combined cycle power plants.
• Extensive knowledge of three-phase electrical power, relay protection, and control design.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams for power generation design projects.
• Mentor young engineers and manage client relationships.
• Support project manager in technical proposal efforts.

Skills

Protection relay system design

Power systems analysis software (ETAP/SKM)

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of NERC-PRC standards

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Doble test equipment

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Senior Protection Relay Engineer with extensive experience in power generation and distribution. The role entails leading design projects, mentoring engineers, and managing client relationships.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in protection relay systems. Familiarity with NERC-PRC standards and power systems analysis software is desired.