Relay Engineering Specialist II

Mesa Associates, Inc

. Act as Lead Engineer on moderately complex studies and settings projects .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,452 - $111,228 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Electrical Engineering with a strong focus on Utility and Substation settings and studies. Proficient in advanced calculation and electrical systems skills, while effectively collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure project success.

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Bachelor's Degree In Electrical EngineeringUtility / Substation ExperienceAdvanced Calculation SkillsExperience With PSCAD, MathCAD, SKM CAPEPMP Or PE Certification

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Hard Skills

Advanced Electrical Schematics SkillsAdvanced Electrical Systems SkillsProtective Device CoordinationRelay Protection Scheme DevelopmentSystem Component Modeling

Soft Skills

Collaboration SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

PSCADMathCADSKM CAPEASPENAcSELerator (SEL-5030)ETAPSiemens PSS ECAD

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPE

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringUtilitySubstationSettingsStudies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as Lead Engineer on moderately complex studies and settings projects
Interface with clients, other engineering firms, and internal departments
Identify study/settings input requirements and coordinate collection of input information and data
Conceptualize initial design approaches for major project phases or take overall engineering responsibility for routine projects
Prepare and verify calculations using engineering formulas, skills, or application-specific software
Manage personal task assignments within scope, schedule, and budget
Monitor project milestones and schedules
Perform technical and coordination checking/review of deliverables and project or study documents
Ensure deliverables comply with procedures and applicable design requirements
Prepare reports documenting study or settings processes and results
Assist clients with compliance requirements
Mentor less experienced associates
Accept responsibility for technical adequacy of deliverables
Lead studies and complete assignments on schedule and under budget
Develop relay protection schemes using microprocessor-based relays for transmission and distribution assets
Perform protective device coordination for transmission lines, buses, transformers, capacitor banks, circuit breakers, and reactors
Develop logic settings for relay schemes
Perform area protective device coordination studies
Develop system component modeling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or better in Electrical Engineering
5 years of experience collaborating with both internal and external customers
Minimum of 6 years Utility / Substation Experience with a focus on Settings and/or Studies strongly preferred
Experience with PSCAD, MathCAD, SKM CAPE, ASPEN, acSELerator (SEL-5030), ETAP, Siemens PSS E preferred
Experience with CAD preferred
Advanced calculation skills
Advanced electrical schematics skills
Advanced electrical systems skills
Collaboration skills
PMP or PE preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid Time Off
Holiday Pay – 10 Days Annually
Group Medical/Dental Insurance
Life Insurance (Company Paid)
Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
401(K) Retirement Savings plan
401(K) Matching Contribution
Section 125/Cafeteria Plan
Long Term Care Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Fitness Center Reimbursement
Annual Performance Bonus
9/80 Work Schedule Option
FSA and HSA Options