{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"17fe612bbb0d84a40ee5563e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/17fe612bbb0d84a40ee5563e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/17fe612bbb0d84a40ee5563e","title":"Relay Setting & Study Engineer","description":"Travel: This role requires up to 10% travel and involves a combination of standard office-based work and field exposure in construction environments.Own Protection Systems. Deliver Precision. Support Critical Power Infrastructure.Our client is a specialized electrical engineering and EPC services firm supporting utility-scale and industrial power systems. With a focus on technical excellence and flexibility, they are seeking a Relay Setting & Study Engineer to support protection coordination, system studies, and relay configuration across transmission and distribution environments. This role is designed for engineers with deep expertise in protective relaying and system analysis who want to focus on high-impact technical work across complex power systems.Position SummaryThe Relay Setting & Study Engineer is responsible for performing protection coordination studies, relay settings development, and power system analysis for transmission and distribution systems. This role focuses on detailed study work, including short-circuit, arc-flash, harmonic, and load flow analysis, while supporting system upgrades, interconnections, and compliance initiatives. The engineer works closely with utilities, EPC partners, and internal teams to ensure protection schemes are properly designed, coordinated, and implemented. This is a highly technical role requiring precision, strong analytical capabilities, and deep understanding of protection systems.Essential ResponsibilitiesProtection Studies & System AnalysisPerform relay coordination studies and short-circuit analysis for transmission and distribution systems (13.8 kV – 500 kV)Conduct fault, load flow, harmonic, and arc-flash studiesDevelop protection coordination curves and study reportsEvaluate protection schemes for generators, transformers, feeders, lines, and substationsRelay Settings & ConfigurationDevelop and validate relay setting files using OEM tools (SEL QuickSet, GE EnerVista UR, or similar)Configure and review relay logic and protection settingsEnsure compliance with utility and client-specific protection standardsTechnical Documentation & ReportingPrepare detailed engineering reports, coordination studies, and documentationMaintain accuracy and consistency of study deliverablesProvide peer review and technical validation of protection studies and settingsSystem Upgrades & Compliance SupportSupport system upgrades, interconnections, and compliance studiesAssist with NERC-related analysis and documentation requirementsAnalyze system data and recommend protection improvementsCross-Functional CollaborationCoordinate with utilities, EPC partners, and internal engineering teamsSupport project teams with technical guidance on protection systemsParticipate in technical discussions, reviews, and project coordinationSupervision & Professional DevelopmentReports to Engineering LeadershipHigh exposure to complex power system projects and utility-scale infrastructureOpportunity to deepen specialization in protection engineering and system studiesProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure encouraged but not required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering required5 – 10 years of dedicated experience in relay settings and protection studiesProficiency with SEL QuickSet and GE EnerVista UR (or equivalent relay tools)Experience with Aspen OneLiner, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or similar softwareStrong understanding of protection coordination, fault analysis, and system modelingFamiliarity with arc-flash, harmonic, and grounding studiesKnowledge of NERC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standardsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsIf you are seeking a technically focused engineering role where you can specialize in protection systems, perform high-impact system studies, and support critical power infrastructure projects, connect with Stephanie Tiller at stiller@novasolutions.ai to learn more.","company":"Nova Solutions Group","rawCompany":"nova solutions group","city":"Albany","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-24T13:22:27.346Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"49-2095.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay","slug":"electrical-and-electronics-repairers-powerhouse-substation-and-relay"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"541690","title":"Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services","slug":"other-scientific-and-technical-consulting-services"},{"code":"221121","title":"Electric Bulk Power Transmission and Control","slug":"electric-bulk-power-transmission-and-control"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Relay Setting & Study Engineer","description":"Travel: This role requires up to 10% travel and involves a combination of standard office-based work and field exposure in construction environments.Own Protection Systems. Deliver Precision. Support Critical Power Infrastructure.Our client is a specialized electrical engineering and EPC services firm supporting utility-scale and industrial power systems. With a focus on technical excellence and flexibility, they are seeking a Relay Setting & Study Engineer to support protection coordination, system studies, and relay configuration across transmission and distribution environments. This role is designed for engineers with deep expertise in protective relaying and system analysis who want to focus on high-impact technical work across complex power systems.Position SummaryThe Relay Setting & Study Engineer is responsible for performing protection coordination studies, relay settings development, and power system analysis for transmission and distribution systems. This role focuses on detailed study work, including short-circuit, arc-flash, harmonic, and load flow analysis, while supporting system upgrades, interconnections, and compliance initiatives. 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This is a highly technical role requiring precision, strong analytical capabilities, and deep understanding of protection systems.Essential ResponsibilitiesProtection Studies & System AnalysisPerform relay coordination studies and short-circuit analysis for transmission and distribution systems (13.8 kV – 500 kV)Conduct fault, load flow, harmonic, and arc-flash studiesDevelop protection coordination curves and study reportsEvaluate protection schemes for generators, transformers, feeders, lines, and substationsRelay Settings & ConfigurationDevelop and validate relay setting files using OEM tools (SEL QuickSet, GE EnerVista UR, or similar)Configure and review relay logic and protection settingsEnsure compliance with utility and client-specific protection standardsTechnical Documentation & ReportingPrepare detailed engineering reports, coordination studies, and documentationMaintain accuracy and consistency of study deliverablesProvide peer review and technical validation of protection studies and settingsSystem Upgrades & Compliance SupportSupport system upgrades, interconnections, and compliance studiesAssist with NERC-related analysis and documentation requirementsAnalyze system data and recommend protection improvementsCross-Functional CollaborationCoordinate with utilities, EPC partners, and internal engineering teamsSupport project teams with technical guidance on protection systemsParticipate in technical discussions, reviews, and project coordinationSupervision & Professional DevelopmentReports to Engineering LeadershipHigh exposure to complex power system projects and utility-scale infrastructureOpportunity to deepen specialization in protection engineering and system studiesProfessional Engineer (PE) licensure encouraged but not required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering required5 – 10 years of dedicated experience in relay settings and protection studiesProficiency with SEL QuickSet and GE EnerVista UR (or equivalent relay tools)Experience with Aspen OneLiner, ETAP, SKM Power Tools, or similar softwareStrong understanding of protection coordination, fault analysis, and system modelingFamiliarity with arc-flash, harmonic, and grounding studiesKnowledge of NERC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standardsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and technical documentation skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsIf you are seeking a technically focused engineering role where you can specialize in protection systems, perform high-impact system studies, and support critical power infrastructure projects, connect with Stephanie Tiller at stiller@novasolutions.ai to learn more.","datePosted":"2026-04-24T13:22:27.346Z","dateModified":"2026-04-24T13:22:27.346Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Nova Solutions Group","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Albany","addressRegion":"NY","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"17fe612bbb0d84a40ee5563e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/17fe612bbb0d84a40ee5563e"}}