System Protection Engineer V

Trc Companies, Inc.; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 150,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Sick/Fmla Leave

Job summary

TRC Companies, Inc. seeks a seasoned Lead Protection Engineer to oversee protective relay systems for generation, transmission, and distribution projects in the power sector.

You will liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure quality deliverables and maintain project budgets and schedules. The role emphasizes leadership in relay design, settings coordination, and technical reviews, with opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to business growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
• 15 years of experience in protection and control engineering and relay settings preferred.
• Proficient in protective relay engineering theories and principles.
• Experience with short circuit modeling (ASPEN, CAPE, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and coordination regarding solutions necessary to meet client and project goals.
• Takes a lead role in resolving problems, procedures, and methods, working with the customer, TRC personnel, contractors, and suppliers.
• Prepares and/or reviews project scopes and concepts.
• Performs checks on projects for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as lead engineer on assigned projects.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping.
• Responsible for effective project planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Responsible for providing status and progress information to management.
• Ensure the effective technical support of department needs and requirements.
• Represent the company and its clients on technical matters.
• Assist in the professional development of other engineers.
• Assist with internal training.
• Assist field personnel during relay testing and commissioning, answering questions and ensuring the test results are acceptable.

Skills

Protection engineering

Relay settings

Short circuit modeling

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

CAPE

Job description

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy,transportationand infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team,you’lldiscover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

TRC has long set the bar for clients who require more than just engineering, combining science with the latest technology to devise innovative solutions that stand the test of time. From pipelines to power plants, roadways to reservoirs, schoolyards to security solutions, clients look to TRC for breakthrough thinking backed by the innovative follow-through of an industry leader.

We recognize that the expertise of our staff is our strongest asset, so we generously reward employees for successful performance and invest in their careers through training and the development of new skills and certifications.

Overview

Responsible for system protection engineering associated with electrical protective relay systems for generation, transmission, and distribution systems with emphasis on quality and project costs. This includes protective relay design (protective relay one-lines and schematics), protective relay setting coordination, development, and calculations. Expected to follow client requirements and internal company quality control and quality assurance practices.

Expected to serve as the interface with clients, other company departments, outside consultants, contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers on technically related matters. Expected to serve as Lead Engineer or technical reviewer on assigned projects. Candidate will be responsible for working closely with other engineering and project

management team members to coordinate overall project deliverables and be responsible for helping maintain project budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance and coordination regarding solutions necessary to meet client and project goals.
• Takes a lead role in resolving problems, procedures, and methods, working with the customer, TRC personnel, contractors, and suppliers.
• Prepares and/or reviews project scopes and concepts.
• Performs checks on projects for accuracy and completeness.
• Serve as lead engineer on assigned projects.
• Promote efficient flow of information and ensure complete and accurate record keeping.
• Responsible for effective project planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Responsible for providing status and progress information to management.
• Ensure the effective technical support of department needs and requirements.
• Represent the company and its clients on technical matters.
• Assist in the professional development of other engineers.
• Assist with internal training.
• Assist field personnel during relay testing and commissioning, answering questions and ensuring the test results are acceptable.
• Attends meetings and conferences and research, as necessary, to keep informed of technical development in the power industry.
• Perform other department duties as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer is preferred.
• 15 years of experience in protection and control engineering and relay settings preferred.
• Proficient in protective relay engineering theories and principles.
• Experience with short circuit modeling (ASPEN, CAPE, etc.)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part-time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.

Compensation: In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Other Compensation:Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.

Disclaimers

TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $197,000.00 /Yr.