Leading EPC contractor delivering utility‑scale renewable energy and infrastructure projects worldwide.
Perform relay settings, protection coordination, and power system studies.
9 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Albany, NY
Office Full-Time
Company Size
436 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Renewable Energy
Electrical Services
Design-Build
Sector Specialisms
Renewable Energy
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Infrastructure
Energy
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Electrical Design
Utility-Scale Projects
Role
Description
relay settings
coordination studies
fault analysis
load flow
compliance review
technical review
Develop, review, and validate relay settings files using SEL QuickSet, GE EnerVista UR, or equivalent OEM tools.
Perform relay coordination studies, short-circuit analysis, and protection setting calculations for transmission and distribution systems (13.8 kV – 500 kV).
Collaborate with utilities, EPC partners, and internal teams to ensure proper coordination and implementation of protection schemes.
Prepare relay setting documentation, coordination curves, and study reports in accordance with client and utility requirements.
Conduct fault, load flow, harmonic, and arc-flash studies using Aspen, ETAP, SKM, or equivalent software.
Evaluate system protection schemes for generators, transformers, lines, buses, feeders, and capacitor banks.
Provide technical review and peer checking of protection settings and study deliverables.
Support system upgrades, interconnections, and NERC compliance studies through data collection and analysis.
Stay current with IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and utility protection standards and practices.
Requirements
aspen
etap
skm
sel quickset
pe license
relay experience
Strong understanding of protection coordination principles, fault analysis, relay logic, and system modeling.
Experience with Aspen OneLiner, ETAP, and SKM Power Tools for system analysis.
Familiarity with arc-flash analysis, harmonic studies, and grounding studies.
5–10 years of dedicated relay setting and study experience (not combined with SCADA or general design work).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proven proficiency with SEL QuickSet and GE EnerVista UR for relay configuration and testing.
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
Travel: ~10% (occasional site visits or field verification).
Software: Microsoft Office Suite; Aspen, ETAP, SKM, SEL QuickSet, GE EnerVista UR.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Power Engineering required.
Working knowledge of NERC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards.
Benefits
Location: Flexible – remote or hybrid options available.
Training + Development
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Company
Overview
80% Repeat
Client Loyalty
Extremely high repeat business rate, reflecting strong client partnerships and satisfaction.
418 MWp
Solar Farm Capacity
One of the largest solar farms built, showcasing expertise in utility-scale renewable projects.
20–200 MW
Project Sizes
Range of project capacities they handle, highlighting versatility in large-scale renewable energy projects.
Began as a wind-industry contractor, expanding to include solar and battery storage EPC services globally.
Operates from Chattanooga, TN, delivering thousands of megawatts of renewable energy across North America and Australia.