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Protection Engineer
NATIVE AMERICAN TRANSFORMER SERVICES INC.. Design, specify, and review protective relay schemes for high voltage power transformers, substations, and associated equipment .
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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, specify, and review protective relay schemes for high voltage power transformers, substations, and associated equipment
- Perform protective relay coordination studies, short circuit analysis, and arc flash hazard studies
- Develop, calculate, and document relay protection settings for transformer differential, overcurrent, and other protection functions
- Review one-line diagrams, relay logic, SCADA/control schematics, and protection & control drawings for accuracy and compliance
- Support field commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of protection and control systems with field technicians and project teams
- Investigate protection misoperations and equipment failures; lead root cause analysis and corrective action recommendations
- Maintain and improve protection engineering standards, settings templates, and technical documentation
- Ensure protection designs comply with NERC PRC standards, IEEE/ANSI guidelines, and client/utility-specific requirements
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to field technicians and junior engineering staff
- Travel to project and client sites as needed for testing, commissioning, and field engineering work
- Report to the Senior Electrical Engineer and Engineering Department Manager
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
- 3-5 years of experience in high voltage transformer protection engineering, protective relaying, or power system protection
- Hands-on experience with protective relay platforms (e.g., SEL, GE Multilin, Siemens, ABB)
- Proficiency with relay setting, coordination, or power system analysis software (e.g., AcSELerator, ETAP, Aspen OneLiner, CAPE, or SKM)
- Working knowledge of protection and control drawings, one-line diagrams, and SCADA/relay logic
- Familiarity with NERC PRC standards, IEEE C37 series, and utility protection practices
- Strong analytical, technical writing, and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to travel to client and project sites nationwide
- Preferred: Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Preferred: Experience supporting high voltage power transformer testing, maintenance, or field services
- Preferred: Experience with substation automation, SCADA integration, or communications-assisted protection schemes
- Preferred: Prior utility, transmission, or field services industry experience
- Preferred: Experience mentoring junior engineers or technicians
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical (Anthem Blue Cross), dental, and vision (Humana): 100% employer-paid premiums after a 60-day waiting period
- 401(k) with employer match after a 90-day waiting period
- Paid time off
- Remote/office-based engineering work and on-site field support
- Standard PPE and safety training required for site visits