Senior Solar Protection & Studies Engineer (Remote Eligible)

Ripple Effect Consulting; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Relay Protection & Studies Engineer, where your expertise will enhance electric grid infrastructure and support renewable energy initiatives. This remote role offers the chance to work on innovative projects connecting utility-scale solar farms, battery energy storage systems, and wind farms to utilities. You'll be responsible for designing protection schemes, conducting critical studies, and mentoring junior associates. Enjoy a flexible work environment with a commitment to work-life balance, generous PTO, and comprehensive insurance benefits. Your contributions will shape the future of energy and impact countless lives.

Benefits

9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

10 paid holidays annually

Medical, dental, life, and disability coverage

401(K) plan with matching contributions

Annual performance bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Qualifications

• Expertise in microprocessor-based relay design and development.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and IEEE/ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Design protection schemes for transmission and distribution assets.
• Conduct advanced transmission power system protection studies.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage complex studies.

Skills

Microprocessor-based relays

Transmission power system protection studies

Relay settings development

Client partnership management

Mentoring junior associates

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

ETAP

ASPEN

SKM

CYME

Job description

Senior Relay Protection & Studies Engineer

(Remote Eligible)

Energize Your Career. Ignite Your Impact.

Join a company that's driving the future of energy with innovation, diversity, and purpose. We specialize inpower generation and deliveryforpower, defense, aerospace, industrial, commercial, and municipal sectors.

Your Impactful Role

As aSenior Relay Protection & Studies Engineer, you will play a critical role in enhancing electric grid infrastructure and supporting renewable energy initiatives, such as connectingutility-scale solar farms,battery energy storage systems (BESS), andwind farmsto utilities via substations.

What You'll Do

• Design & Development:Create protection schemes using microprocessor-based relays for transmission and distribution assets.
• Advanced Studies:Conduct transmission power system protection studies, including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and insulation coordination.
• Relay Settings:Develop logic settings for relay schemes and ensure protective device coordination for critical assets (e.g., transformers, buses, capacitor banks).
• Collaborative Leadership:Mentor junior associates, manage tasks, and act as Lead Engineer on complex studies.
• Client Partnerships:Work closely with clients to meet compliance requirements and deliver outstanding results.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to building a sustainable future.

Remote Work, Nationwide Impact

This is aremote rolein the U.S., offering flexibility to work from your home. Candidates in the Denver Metro Area may enjoy a hybrid schedule preference.

Ready to Transform Tomorrow's Energy?

Join a company where your work shapes infrastructure, supports renewable energy, and impacts countless lives.Apply todayto spark your next career milestone!

Must-Have Expertise

• Engineering Studies Tools:PSS/E, PSLF, ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, CYME.
• Power Equipment Knowledge:Transformers, switchgear, protective relays, capacitor banks, breakers, reactors.
• Technical Mastery:NEC, IEEE/ANSI standards, short circuit, AC/DC voltage drop calculations.

Enjoy incredible benefits:

• Work-Life Balance:9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
• Generous PTO & Holidays:10 paid holidays annually.
• Comprehensive Insurance:Medical, dental, life, and disability coverage.
• Financial Growth:401(K) plan with matching contributions and annual performance bonuses.
• Wellness Perks:Tuition and fitness reimbursements.