Sr. Relay Engineer

Planet Group; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Relay Engineer in Conshohocken, PA, or Reading, PA. You will design, develop, and support protective relay systems and substation control schemes from concept to commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Onsite training leads to a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in protective relay or power systems engineering, with a strong background in protection coordination and relay testing on platforms such as SEL, GE,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems or Protection & Controls preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of protective relay or power systems engineering experience
• Experience leading engineering projects or project teams
• Experience designing substation protection and control systems
• Strong understanding of protective relay applications and coordination studies
• Experience programming and testing microprocessor relays (SEL, GE, Schneider/Easergy, or similar)
• Experience with protection and control drawings (schematics, single-line diagrams, etc.)
• Knowledge of DNP3 and IEC 61850
• Familiarity with SCADA, automation systems, and relay communications
• Experience with coordination studies, fault analysis, and power system protection
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative engineering environment

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support protective relay systems and control panels
• Create substation protection schemes and relay/control documentation
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on power projects
• Contribute to project planning, execution, and documentation
• Support high-quality project delivery in a client-focused setting

Skills

Power systems

Protective relay design

Project leadership

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) or FE certification

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Job Title: Senior Relay Engineer

Location: Conshohocken, PA or Reading, PA (Hybrid after onboarding)

Pay Range: $120,000 - $130,000 annually (DOE)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday | Core Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Type of Employment: Permanent Hire

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits Package
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Senior Relay Engineer for a growing company in the power engineering and utility services industry. Qualified candidates must have experience designing protective relay and control systems for utility or industrial power applications.

Job Description

Join an established engineering organization that specializes in delivering innovative electrical protection and control solutions for utility and industrial clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Relay Engineer looking to expand technical leadership responsibilities while working on challenging power system projects in a collaborative environment.

In this role, you will design, develop, and support protective relay systems, substation control schemes, and relay/control panels from concept through commissioning. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, contribute to project planning and execution, develop technical documentation, and help ensure high-quality project delivery.

This position offers long-term career growth, technical development, and the opportunity to work with modern protective relay technologies, power system studies, and substation automation platforms. Employees begin onsite for training and collaboration before transitioning into a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems or Protection & Controls preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of protective relay or power systems engineering experience
• Previous experience leading engineering projects or project teams
• Experience designing substation protection and control systems
• Strong understanding of protective relay applications and coordination studies
• Experience programming and testing microprocessor relays (SEL, GE, Schneider/Easergy, or similar platforms)
• Experience with protection and control drawings including schematics, single-line diagrams, logic diagrams, and panel layouts
• Working knowledge of communication protocols including DNP3 and IEC 61850
• Familiarity with SCADA, automation systems, and relay communications
• Experience with coordination studies, fault analysis, and power system protection
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, or similar power system analysis software
• Arc Flash Study experience
• Utility or industrial field engineering experience
• Formal coursework or advanced training in protective relaying

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation - connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results - building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.