Substation Engineering Supervisor - Relay Settings
Ampirical
Supervise and design relay protection and control for substations.
16 days ago ago
$124,000 - $170,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Greater Duluth Area
Remote
Company Size
400 Employees
Service Specialisms
Substation Engineering
Relay/SCADA/Communications
Transmission Line Engineering
Distribution Line Engineering
Project Development
Project Management
Staff Augmentation
3D Modeling Software
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Industrial
Utilities
Infrastructure
Role
What you would be doing
protection design
power studies
software tools
drawing review
client interface
mentor engineering
- Prepare scopes of work, estimates, and conceptual designs for substation projects.
- Provide technical guidance on relay settings schemes for various system topologies.
- Select protection devices and ensure proper equipment sizing and specification.
- Support field personnel during construction and pre-inspection of turnkey substation projects.
- Conduct power system studies including short circuit analysis, relay coordination, CT performance, and relay loadability.
- Attend industry conferences and represent Ampirical in technical forums (e.g., IEEE).
- Identify and implement appropriate protection and control schemes for transmission and distribution substations.
- Perform load calculations for panels, battery systems, voltage drop, and other substation components.
- Utilize software tools such as ASPEN, ETAP, and AcSELerator to develop and validate protection settings.
- Create and review drawing packages including wiring diagrams, schematics, protection panels, one-line, and three-line diagrams.
- Prepare and present technical topics for internal training and lunch-and-learn sessions.
- Supervise, mentor, and train engineering staff in relay protection and control design.
- Ensure adherence to client standards and industry regulations (NERC/FERC).
- Interface with clients and vendors to ensure project alignment and technical accuracy.
- Perform quality control and peer reviews of settings calculations and fault analysis studies.
What you bring
pe license
electrical engineering
protection design
sel relays
scada
project management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Proficiency in interpreting electrical drawings including single-line, three-line, and functional diagrams.
- 10+ years of protection and control design experience in the electric utility industry.
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Experience with testing equipment such as Doble, OMICRON, or Megger.
- Engineering supervision or project management experience preferred.
- Hands-on experience configuring SEL microprocessor relays; familiarity with other relay vendors and electromechanical relays is a plus.
- Ability to travel to client sites and attend technical conferences.
- Strong understanding of SCADA, automation, testing, commissioning, and communication protocols (e.g., DNP, SEL).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Company
Overview
127M Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates $127 million in annual revenue as a multi-million-dollar enterprise.
78,000 Sq Ft
Headquarters Size
The company constructed a 78,000 square foot headquarters in Louisiana, demonstrating significant growth and investment.
10 Years
Job Creation Duration
Over a decade, the company created hundreds of skilled engineering jobs through its headquarters expansion.
2024 Funded
Growth Funding
In 2024, the company secured funding from SkyKnight Capital to expand its software and power-grid capabilities.
- Began as a close-knit engineering startup focused on rebuilding and modernizing electrical infrastructure after Katrina.
- Provides turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for high-voltage transmission lines, distribution networks, substations, and protective relay systems.
- Blends traditional design services with cutting-edge 3D modeling, cybersecurity, and custom software tools for monitoring and control.
- Serves high-profile clients including investor-owned utilities, rural co-ops, municipalities, and renewable energy developers.
- Customer Success is Our Success: We take pride in delivering impactful results for our clients.
- Innovation with Purpose: We solve complex challenges with creativity, driving long-term value.
- Excellence as Standard: We consistently exceed expectations through quality, integrity, and commitment.
- Collaboration: We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and work together to achieve shared goals.
- Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and results, ensuring transparency and trust.
By 2050
Net Zero Commitment
Committed to achieving net zero emissions, demonstrating a long-term environmental goal.
- Reducing carbon footprint through energy efficiency and sustainable practices.
- Implementing waste reduction strategies and promoting recycling in operations.
- Incorporating sustainable technologies into projects to minimize environmental impact.
30% Representation
Women in Workforce
Current representation of women within the organization.
30% by 2030
Gender Parity Goal
Aim to achieve equal representation of genders across all levels of the organization.
- Promotes a culture of inclusion and belonging with initiatives to increase diverse representation.
- Supports employee resource groups and mentorship programs to enhance diversity and career growth.
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