Senior Relay Engineer

Relay and Power Systems; Wyomissing (Berks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Relay and Power Systems, located in Wyomissing, PA, is seeking a Senior Relay Engineer. This role involves designing electrical protective relay schemes for utility and industrial applications, leading project teams, and preparing technical proposals. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering and 5+ years of related experience. Proficiency in using tools such as SEL AcSELerator Quickset and ETAP is preferred. We promote a collaborative work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relay and engineering experience; experience leading teams and/or project management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and standard substation electrical protection and control drawings.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical protective relay schemes and relay/control panels for various applications.
• Prepare technical proposals including cost estimates and site walk-downs.
• Lead a project team as the Lead Responsible Engineer or Project Manager.

Skills

Relay engineering experience

Leadership and project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Microprocessor relays

SEL AcSELerator Quickset

ETAP

SKM

Job description

The Kendall Group is a 100% employee‑owned company with eight divisions and over 75 locations across ten states, serving industries such as electrical, automation, pipe, valve, fittings, steam, lighting, industrial controls, and instrumentation.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Relay Engineer is a key member of the Relay & Power Systems team. The person in this role is responsible for designing electrical protective relay schemes and relay/control panels for various utility and industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Create construction package design‑basis drawings, including relay single‑lines/three‑lines, schematics, logic diagrams, and physical layouts based on customer specifications.
• Develop the Bill of Materials for projects.
• Prepare technical proposals including cost estimates; may involve site walk‑downs and visits to customer locations.
• Design or modify control house general arrangements.
• Develop and administer functional acceptance test plans and procedures to ensure the quality of manufactured and integrated building and relay panel systems.
• Lead a project team as the Lead Responsible Engineer or Project Manager for a small project.
• Lead or support design, settings, and functionality development of protective relays and relay/control panels, maintaining accurate documentation for all protection, control, and SCADA configurations.
• Lead or support testing of all aspects of protective relay and control schemes/panels in the production facility, including operation and manipulation of test equipment, and, if required, at the customer site.
• Review engineering/design packages for accuracy for both internal and external vendor/AE designs.
• Attend, participate, and report on all formal and informal training assignments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Service Excellence.
• Results, Action‑Oriented.
• Accountability and Responsibility.
• Teamwork and Collaboration.
• Decision Quality.
• Displaying Technical Expertise.
• Planning and Organizing.

What You’ll Need

• Work Experience: 5+ years of relay and engineering experience; experience leading teams and/or project management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (preferably in Power or Protection/Controls).
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office; proficient with standard substation electrical protection and control drawings and configuration documents; experience with:
  • Microprocessor relays, devices, and controllers, including their programming, testing, and interfacing with other protection and control equipment (SEL AcSELerator Quickset, GE Enervista, Easergy, etc.).
  • Coordination and fault study tools, software, and methodology.
  • Standard high‑voltage substation equipment and low‑voltage auxiliary equipment.
  • Thorough understanding of communication protocols: DNP3, IEC 61850, MMS, GOOSE, SV.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized, detail‑oriented, able to multi‑task and shift priorities; able to work in fast‑paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment.
• Cross‑functional Skills: Ability to work well cross‑functionally; provides excellent internal and external customer service; self‑motivated to learn new technologies and accomplish tasks when due; ability to work in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment; strong presentation skills.
• Troubleshooting Skills: In protection and control, automation, HMI, or relay networks.
• Communication Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills; strong presentation skills.
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Physical demands include ability to see, talk and hear; ability to sit for 8 hours a day.
• Physical Environment: Normal office environment; warehouse, shop environment and exposure to moving equipment. Work conditions at customer sites vary from indoor to outdoor industrial & electric utility facilities that may have high voltage equipment.
• Travel: Occasional travel to customer sites, vendors, or training sessions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in electrical engineering; completed 3 CEUs of formal protective relay application coursework; electrical field engineering experience in an industrial or utility environment; Professional Engineering License or FE; proficiency with ETAP, SKM, experience performing Arc Flash Studies.

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.