Senior System Protection Engineer

Ulteig; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 141,800 - 184,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is seeking a Senior System Protection Engineer who will lead the design, development, and implementation of protective relay settings. You will coordinate project work, ensuring compliance with industry standards while mentoring junior engineers.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, PE License, and a minimum of 10 years of experience. It offers flexible working arrangements, including fully remote options, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Familiarity with NERC PRC standards.
• Ability to review and produce design drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex analyses to ensure system reliability.
• Design and optimize relay settings for critical infrastructure.
• Create and execute test plans and troubleshoot protection system events.

Skills

System modeling and fault analysis software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, EasyPower)

Relay coordination and protective settings

Knowledge of SCADA and substation equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PE License

Master’s degree

Job description

Senior System Protection Engineer

Ulteig is seeking a Senior System Protection Engineer to serve as a technical leader responsible for the full scope of design, development, and implementation of protective relay settings and coordination studies. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work.

What You’ll Do

• Lead complex analyses, including short-circuit and symmetrical component studies, to ensure system reliability.
• Design and optimize relay settings and coordination strategies for critical infrastructure.
• Develop advanced protection schemes for transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy projects, driving innovation in power systems.
• Create and execute test plans, assist with commissioning, and troubleshoot protection system events to maintain operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance through NERC PRC reporting and adherence to industry standards.
• Mentor and collaborate, providing technical guidance to engineers and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing.
• Demonstrate an openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.

What We Expect from You

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• PE License required.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Expertise in system modeling and fault analysis software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, EasyPower).
• Strong knowledge of relay coordination and protective settings for 12.47 kV–345 kV systems (500 kV/765 kV a plus).
• Familiarity with NERC PRC standards.

Preferred Skills

• On-site commissioning and relay testing experience.
• IEEE Power System Relaying and Control Committee membership.
• Ability to review and produce design drawings (one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams).
• Knowledge of SCADA, communications, substation equipment, NEC.
• Willingness to travel 10–20% annually.
• Valid driver’s license and permanent U.S. work authorization.

Work Location Flexibility

• Fully remote positions. If you live near one of our offices, you may choose a hybrid schedule.

Benefits

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $141,800 - $184,400. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Ulteig is a drug free workplace.

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