Data Protection, Automation Engineer

Riva Scientific

. Set and configure protective relays for transformers, feeders, buses, generators, and switchgear .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in setting and configuring protective relays for electrical systems, integrating them into substation automation and SCADA systems, and conducting thorough studies such as short-circuit and arc-flash analysis. Proficient in reading and interpreting complex electrical diagrams and ensuring compliance with relevant IEEE, NFPA, and NERC standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protective Relay ConfigurationShort-Circuit AnalysisSCADA IntegrationRelay Test Plan DevelopmentUtility Interconnection Protection

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Hard Skills

Protective Relay SettingShort-Circuit AnalysisProtective-Device CoordinationArc-Flash AnalysisRelay Test Plan DevelopmentElectrical Diagram InterpretationFactory Acceptance TestingSecondary-Injection TestingField CommissioningUtility Interconnection Protection

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationPractical Problem-SolvingResults-Oriented Approach

Tools & Technologies

SEL Relay PlatformGE Multilin Relay PlatformABB Relay PlatformSiemens Relay PlatformSKM SoftwareETAP SoftwareEasyPower SoftwareASPEN SoftwareCAPE SoftwareDNP3 Protocol

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

IEEE StandardsNFPA StandardsNERC PRC StandardsSubstation AutomationRTU/Gateway ArchitectureTransfer-Trip SchemesPoint-of-Interconnection Protection

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flash

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set and configure protective relays for transformers, feeders, buses, generators, and switchgear
Run or critically review short-circuit, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash studies
Integrate protective relays into substation automation or SCADA systems
Work with RTU/gateway and sequence-of-events architecture
Support utility interconnection protection through relay settings submittals, transfer-trip or communications-assisted schemes, and point-of-interconnection protection requirements
Read, interpret, and mark up electrical protection and control diagrams and wiring documentation
Develop relay test plans
Witness factory acceptance testing, secondary-injection testing, and field commissioning of protection and control systems
Apply applicable IEEE, NFPA, and NERC PRC standards
Communicate technical information to technical and non-specialist stakeholders
Take on work outside the core remit as needed by the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience
Hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field, or have equivalent practical experience
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is valued but not required
Deep, hands-on expertise in setting protective relays for transformers, feeders, buses, generators, and switchgear
Fluency in at least one major relay platform, such as SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, or Siemens
Fluency in short-circuit, protective-device coordination, and arc-flash analysis
Experience running or critically reviewing studies in SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, ASPEN, or CAPE
Hands-on experience integrating protective relays into substation automation or SCADA systems using DNP3, Modbus, or IEC 61850
Understanding of RTU/gateway and sequence-of-events architecture
Experience with utility interconnection protection, including relay settings submittals, transfer-trip or communications-assisted schemes, or point-of-interconnection protection requirements
Ability to read, interpret, and mark up single-line and three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, relay panel drawings, and wiring diagrams
Experience developing relay test plans and witnessing factory acceptance testing, secondary-injection testing, or field commissioning of protection and control systems
Familiarity with IEEE C37 series, IEEE 1584, NFPA 70/70E, and NERC PRC reliability standards
Clear communication with technical peers and non-specialist stakeholders
Results-oriented approach, practical problem-solving, and willingness to take on work outside the core remit