Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

GAS GLOBAL SERVICES; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Energy Staffing LLC seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer specializing in Power System Protection in Overland Park, KS. The role focuses on developing relay settings, supporting P&C design, and performing power system analyses with industry tools to deliver reliable protection solutions.

The candidate will lead small projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with industry standards while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; PE preferred.
• 5–10 years of transmission experience in power systems.
• Strong knowledge of P&C design concepts and protective relay settings.
• Experience with ASPEN/CAPE/CYME/ETAP/SKM and relay calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop protective relay settings for lines, transformers, breakers, and buses.
• Perform relay setting calculations and create setting files.
• Support P&C design with diagrams and wiring.
• Model and analyze power systems using industry software.
• Apply protection schemes for transmission, distribution and renewables.
• Use Mathcad and Excel for relay calculations and documentation.
• Configure DNP/SEL/MMS/Modbus communications and IEC 61850.
• Lead small projects with schedule, budget, and staffing oversight.

Skills

Power system protection concepts

Relay setting calculations

Protection & Control design

Team leadership and mentoring

Independent work and collaboration

5–10 years transmission experience

Strong written and verbal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

CYME

ETAP

SKM

Mathcad

Excel

Job description

Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

JOB-10047166

Anticipated Start Date

August 10, 2026

Location

Overland Park, KS

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer to join its Protective Relay Settings team. This role is responsible for developing relay settings, supporting Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, and performing power system analysis using industry-standard software to deliver accurate and reliable protection solutions.

Job Description

• Develop protective relay settings, including line, transformer, breaker, and bus protection
• Perform relay setting calculations and develop setting files using industry-standard software
• Support Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring
• Conduct power system analysis and modeling using software such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM
• Apply industry protection schemes and philosophies for transmission, distribution, and renewable collector substations
• Utilize Mathcad and Excel to perform protective relay setting calculations
• Configure and support communication protocols such as DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus, including IEC 61850 implementation
• Ensure compliance with NERC-PRC and other applicable industry standards
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams while preparing technical documentation
• Lead small projects, including managing schedules, budgets, staffing, and proposal development
• Perform quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) reviews
• Mentor and support the development of early-career engineering professionals

Skills Required

• 5–10 years of experience in the transmission industry
• Minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts
• Experience developing protective relay settings and setting files
• Proficiency with power system modeling software, including ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM
• Experience using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations
• Knowledge of communication protocols, including DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation
• Knowledge of NERC-PRC and other applicable industry standards
• Excellent written communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Experience leading small projects, including schedule, budget, and resource management
• Experience supporting proposal development
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Experience performing QC/QA reviews

Education/Training/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.