Electrical Engineer, Relay Settings

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. Develop relay settings and protection philosophies for distribution equipment, including transformers, bus, breaker control, distribution feeders, and related equipment .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $98,614 - $167,644 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing relay settings and protection philosophies for electrical distribution systems, with proficiency in power simulation software and strong communication skills for mentoring and training. Holds a Professional Engineering license and possesses extensive experience in electrical engineering principles and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Relay Settings DevelopmentProtection Philosophy DesignPower Simulation Software (CAPE, ASPEN, CYME)Professional Engineering LicenseIEC 61850 Communication Protocol

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering TheoriesRelay Testing SupportTechnical Report WritingSpreadsheet-Based AnalysisSettings Development for Schweitzer Relays

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft AccessPower Simulation Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineering License

Industry Keywords

Distribution EquipmentTransformersBreaker ControlCapacitor Banks69kV Viper Recloser Applications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop relay settings and protection philosophies for distribution equipment, including transformers, bus, breaker control, distribution feeders, and related equipment
Review protection and control design packages
Provide remote field support to relay test engineers during installation of settings
Model electrical systems using power simulation programs such as CAPE, ASPEN, and CYME
Create technical reports, correspondence, documentation, and calculations
Continuously improve job-related engineering, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance
Mentor and train less experienced engineers in power engineering theories and principles

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Engineering, preferably electrical or computer engineering
5+ years of experience developing relay settings and protection philosophies for transmission, sub-transmission or distribution equipment including transmission lines, transformers, bus, breaker control, capacitor banks, distribution feeders, etc.
5+ years of experience in electrical engineering theories and principles
Professional Engineering license in at least one state
Experience with 69kV viper recloser applications
Experience in IEC 61850 communication protocol
Advanced user of Microsoft products, specifically Excel, Word, and/or Access
Ability to plan and manage assignments and clearly communicate barriers to complete tasks on budget/schedule
Ability to use computer software tools to model engineering problems, program automation systems, prepare spreadsheet-based analyses and automation
Experience developing settings for Schweitzer relays
Ability to work remotely without supervision
Strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote, flexible schedule, work-life balance
Donation matching
Volunteer opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Access to professional development resources
401k matching
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Reasonable accommodations for disability, veteran, and sincerely held religious beliefs