Power Systems Protection Engineer

Rosendin

. Design, specify, calculate settings for, and coordinate protective relaying and relay control schemes .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $102,400 - $134,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing protective relaying and relay control schemes for electric power systems, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and effective project management. Proficient in using advanced power system modeling tools and leading technical teams to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) RegistrationPower System Modeling Tools (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, CAPE)Relay Settings Development For SEL, Siemens, GE RelaysNERC Reliability Standards Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Protection Scheme DevelopmentRelay Settings CalculationFault AnalysisCoordination StudiesRoot Cause AnalysisCommunication Protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus)IEC 61850 KnowledgeMathcad ProficiencyMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyProject Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

SEL AcSELeratorGE EnervistaETAPSKMCAPEASPEN

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)

Industry Keywords

IEEE ComplianceIEC ComplianceNEC ComplianceNFPA 70E CompliancePower Systems ProtectionRedundant Power ArchitecturesMission Critical InfrastructureCommercial FacilitiesIndustrial FacilitiesSubstations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, specify, calculate settings for, and coordinate protective relaying and relay control schemes
Develop protection schemes and relay settings for transformers, generators, transmission lines, feeders, and buses
Develop and configure overcurrent, differential, distance, and backup protection relay settings
Perform coordination studies to ensure proper relay operation and minimize downtime during faults
Use ETAP, SKM, CAPE, and ASPEN to model and analyze protection systems, fault scenarios, and equipment ratings
Conduct fault analysis, short circuit, AC/DC arc flash, and harmonics studies
Support field testing, commissioning, and validation of protection relays and control systems
Diagnose and troubleshoot relay protection issues, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients on protection system implementation
Prepare relay settings, test reports, system protection studies, and coordination diagrams
Ensure compliance with IEEE, IEC, NEC, NFPA 70E, NERC, and applicable regulatory requirements
Act as a technical leader across project phases from design through commissioning
Mentor and train engineering staff
Lead small to mid-size projects, managing schedules, budgets, staffing, and technical execution
Support proposal development, including scopes of work, engineering estimates, and schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a power systems focus
6+ years relevant application experience in protection and relay settings for electric power systems supporting mission critical infrastructure, commercial and industrial facilities and substations
A U.S.-based Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required
High proficiency with power system modeling tools such as ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, and CAPE
Applied knowledge and experience of power system protection, including overcurrent/over-undervoltage, transformer differential, busbar differential, generator protection, motor protection, and medium/high-voltage line differential and distance protection
Strong experience developing protection schemes and relay settings for redundant power architectures supporting data centers and other mission critical facilities
High proficiency in relay settings development and programming for SEL, Siemens, and GE protective relays
Experience developing and managing relay settings files using vendor software such as SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical teams
Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and organizational skills
Strong computer skills with the ability to identify and apply appropriate software tools for complex engineering analysis
Advanced experience using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel for protective setting calculation sheets
Working knowledge of NERC reliability standards, particularly PRC-019/023/024/025/026/027
Experience with communication protocols including DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus
Working knowledge of IEC 61850, including GOOSE, MMS, and SV
Experience designing and supporting protection systems for redundant power topologies such as N, N+1, and 2N
Proven ability to lead small to mid-size projects, including schedules, budgets, staffing, and technical execution
Experience supporting proposal development, including scope of work, level of work, engineering estimates, and schedule
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated interest in training and developing early career engineers
Demonstrated success managing complex protection engineering tasks within multidisciplinary, fast-paced project environments
Willingness to travel up to 50%, excluding local field visits
Ability to perform the stated working conditions, including occasional lifting of up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401K
Annual bonus program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement
17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance
Disability Income Protection Insurance
Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)
Charitable Giving Match with our Rosendin Foundation