Senior Power Systems Engineer

Iberdrola

. Design and program protective relays, controls, RTUs, substation logic processors, and associated systems .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $136,300 - $160,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and programming protective relays, controls, and power systems, with a strong focus on compliance with NERC PRC standards and industry regulations. Proven ability to conduct power system studies and provide technical assistance while mentoring junior engineering personnel.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protective Relay CommissioningPower System StudiesNERC PRC ComplianceAutoCAD ProficiencyElectrical Engineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Power System DesignProtection and ControlsRTU IntegrationElementary DiagramsSEL Relay Settings DevelopmentIEC 61131-3 ProgrammingIndustrial Communication ProtocolsPower System Modeling SoftwareRoot Cause AnalysisTesting Experience with Relays

Soft Skills

Technical AssistanceMentoringProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

EasyPowerETAPAspen Relay DatabaseSEL AcSELeratorMathcad Prime

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Driver's License

Industry Keywords

IEEE StandardsNEC StandardsNESC StandardsNETA StandardsOSHA Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and program protective relays, controls, RTUs, substation logic processors, and associated systems
Analyze protection system operations and assist in timely return to service
Conduct, analyze, and process power system studies, including load flow, short-circuit, and grounding studies
Oversee the quality and accuracy of electrical engineering consultants and contractors for new projects and operational substations
Perform root cause analysis and corrective action for protection system operations and BOP equipment failures
Develop technical specifications and scopes of work for maintenance, testing, repairs, and upgrades to BOP facilities
Assist with design standards, procedures, and documentation
Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders on BOP facility projects
Support site personnel during critical failures, including failure analysis and switching procedures outside working hours on a rotation basis
Assist with NERC PRC compliance
Streamline processes, documentation, evidence, program management, and automation
Travel and support on-site project execution approximately 20% of the time
Provide direction to contractors performing on-site implementation work
Train and mentor junior-level engineering personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering/Science or equivalent degree required
Four or more years of direct experience required, including designing power systems, protection and controls, RTUs and integration, substations, and/or OH/UG facilities
Working knowledge of industry and regulatory standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, NETA, OSHA, etc.)
Working knowledge of NERC PRC Standards
Solid and demonstrated understanding of elementary diagrams, SEL and/or GE relay settings development, and protective device coordination
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and electrical design drawings
Current driver’s license required
Protective relay commissioning and testing experience
Working knowledge of IEC 61131-3 programming, procedural and structural programming fundamentals, and digital logic
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (DNP3, Modbus, SEL, Mirrored Bits, etc.) and serial/Ethernet network topology (OSI layers 1-4)
Working knowledge of power system modeling software such as EasyPower or ETAP, Aspen Relay Database, SEL AcSELerator, Mathcad Prime, and AutoCAD
Demonstrated hands-on testing experience with relays and RTUs
Fluent in written and spoken English
Willingness to work in high- and medium-voltage substation and collector system facilities
Ability to work in inclement weather, electrical hazards, climb turbines and ladders, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
Generous performance‑based bonuses & PTO
12% 401(k) match
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways