Settings Engineer

Poweredbysenergy; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match up to 4.5%

STD/LTD & Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid holidays

3 weeks PTO, rollover

HSA contributions

Profit-sharing bonus

Job summary

SEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Settings Engineer to develop, review, and implement protective relay settings for transmission and distribution substations in Boerne, TX. The role requires 5+ years of direct relay settings experience with strong short-circuit modeling capabilities.

Travel to project sites may be required; candidate will review drawings, vendor documentation, and contribute to technical proposals while maintaining documentation quality and schedule adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relay settings experience in the power industry.
• Experience with SEL, Eaton, Beckwith or similar protective relays.
• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree; Texas PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform protective relaying analysis including short-circuit modelling, protection coordination, PT/CT sizing, and arc flash studies.
• Develop relay settings and reports for transmission, distribution, and generation substations.
• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

ETAP/MathCAD

Protection knowledge

Time management

Education

ABET-accredited EE degree

PE license (TX preferred)

Tools

Protective relays (SEL/Eaton/Beckwith)

Job description

SEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Settings Engineer to develop, review, and implement protective relay settings for transmission and distribution substations.

The ideal candidate will have strong power system short-circuit modeling and coordination experience and a deep understanding of relay protection philosophies. Minimum of 5 years of direct relay settings experience in the power industry is required.

The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform protective relaying analysis such as short-circuit modelling, protection coordination, PT and CT sizing determination, and arc flash studies
• Develop relay settings andreports for transmission, distribution, and generation substation equipment
• Ensure compliance with NERC, IEEE, and utility standards
• Maintain accurate documentation of settings files, settings report, and coordination studies
• Analyze system disturbances, review and validate protection performance
• Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
• Ensure protection and controls settings deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks
• Review relay one-line and schematic drawings
• Review vendor documentation
• Develop technical equipment specifications
• Provide specialized technical input for protection and control design
• Participate in development of technical proposals and provide estimates for the engineering budget
• Maintain and continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge
• Perform quality control review of work developed by other team members
• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5 years of direct relay settings experience in the power industry
• Experience with SEL, Eaton, Beckwith, or similar protective relays
• Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred

SKILLS

• Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal, writing) in English with global stakeholders
• Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
• Able to work independently as necessary, as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting
• Processes exceptional computer skills, with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner, ETAP, and MathCAD
• Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes
• Strong time management, organization, and multi-tasking skills

PHYSICAL

• This position requires the ability to listen and hear, good eyesight, sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands and arms

BENEFITS

• 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
• 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
• Employer paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, Life and Supplemental offered
• Paid Holidays
• Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover
• Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
• Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance