Substation Protection Engineer (Hybrid/Remote)

REI Utility Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Simple IRA Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development and Training

Job summary

REI Utility Services is seeking an Engineer – Substation to independently design and modify power system protection and automation schemes, prepare engineering documentation, and support commissioning activities.

This full-time, hybrid/remote role requires CAD and modeling skills, strong writing and analytical abilities, and at least 2 years of utility experience. The position reports to the Engineering Manager and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering required.
• FE or EIT certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of electric utility or power engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design substation protection schemes and specify relays for use in redundant protection systems.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations.
• Perform protective relay coordination studies and program substation relays.
• Conduct short-circuits analysis and develop relay settings for electromechanical and microprocessor relays.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors, clients, and other engineers.
• Assist with commissioning of new equipment and troubleshoot existing facilities.
• Analyze fault events and prepare sequence-of-events reports.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Technical writing

Project prioritization

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

FE or EIT certification preferred

Tools

CAD software

Electrical modeling software

Job description

REI Utility Services is seeking an Engineer – Substation to independently design and modify power system protection and automation schemes, prepare engineering documentation, and support commissioning activities.

This full-time, hybrid/remote role requires CAD and modeling skills, strong writing and analytical abilities, and at least 2 years of utility experience. The position reports to the Engineering Manager and offers opportunities for professional development.