Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection
On-siteBloomington, Minnesota, United States
Job Summary
Develop protective relay settings and setpoints using industry-standard software like ETAP, CYME, and ASPEN. Create and validate downloadable relay configuration files, then model power systems to support design decisions. Prepare complex engineering deliverables, including calculations, studies, and technical reports, while researching equipment options and managing project data. Troubleshoot protection and control logic for substation applications and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. Adhere to quality programs and codes, assist in mentoring entry-level engineers, and provide technical guidance on emerging technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited program
- Minimum of 1 year of related engineering experience
- Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records review, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Desired Qualifications
- 1–4 years of experience in the transmission or substation industry
- Fundamental understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) design, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
- At least 1 year of experience developing protective relay settings (line, transformer, breaker, bus, generator, etc.)
- Familiarity with power system modeling and analysis tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, or similar software
- Working knowledge of common protection philosophies used in Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Collector Substations
- Experience using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel for protection and control calculations
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as DNP, MMS, Modbus, and SEL protocols
- Knowledge of IEC 61850 concepts, including GOOSE, MMS, and Sampled Values (SV), and their implementation
- Exposure to commonly deployed protective relays in substation environments, including microprocessor-based, electronic, and electromechanical relays
- Awareness of NERC PRC standards and other relevant industry codes and regulations
- Ability to independently develop relay setting files and protection logic using multiple vendor software platforms
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with team members and clients
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
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