Senior Relay Protection & Controls Engineer - Substations

Brightpath Associates LLC; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions firm in Georgia is seeking an experienced Relay Protection Controls Engineer to design and procure protective relaying equipment for substations and transmission lines. This full-time role requires 4+ years in the utilities or energy sector and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. A PE Certification is preferred. The position offers an estimated salary range of $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited).
• 4+ years’ experience in Utilities or Energy industry.
• Familiar with: ETAP, WinIGS, IEEE 88/998.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, MicroStation, or Bentley Substation.
• PE Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of SCADA, relay settings, RTU configuration, and protection & controls is a plus.
• Experience with electric utility or petrochemical sectors.
• BSEE with 6+ years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and procuring protective relaying equipment for substations, switchyards, and transmission lines.
• Ensures project scope adherence and updates.
• Collaborates closely with the client’s team to meet standards.
• Provides on-site support during construction when needed.

Job description

A leading energy solutions firm in Georgia is seeking an experienced Relay Protection Controls Engineer to design and procure protective relaying equipment for substations and transmission lines. This full-time role requires 4+ years in the utilities or energy sector and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. A PE Certification is preferred. The position offers an estimated salary range of $115,000.00 to $130,000.00 annually.