Sr Protection Relay Engineer

Job Description:
Insight Global is seeking a Senior Protection Relay Engineer for a Southeast based EPC client. This individual will serve as a technical leader supporting major industrial, and power generation projects throughout the Tennessee Valley region. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in protective relaying, relay settings development, and power system protection design. They will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams on both greenfield and rehabilitation projects. This engineer will support initiatives including hydro plant modernizations, coal facility rehabilitation efforts, switchgear and switchboard replacement projects, and other generation and distribution system upgrades. Responsibilities include designing and programming SEL, Basler, and Beckwith relay systems, performing power system studies, managing client relationships, and supporting technical proposal efforts. Candidates with field testing, commissioning, and power consulting or EPC experience will be successful in this role.
Day-to-Day:
Design, program, and review protective relay systems
Perform power system studies and analysis
Lead small and large power generation engineering projects
Support hydro modernization, coal facility rehabilitation, and electrical system upgrade projects
Review engineering deliverables and ensure compliance with industry standards
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, civil, structural, and electrical engineers
Support proposal development and client relationship management
Participate in project reviews with project managers and project controllers
Occasional site visits for investigations, client meetings, and project support
Must-Haves:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred)
8+ years of experience in protection relay system design, settings, and installation
Strong background in utility, industrial, or power generation industries
Experience with relay protection and control design, including familiarity with SEL, Basler, and Beckwith relays
Experience with transformer protection, motor protection, and other power system protection schemes
Ability to lead engineering teams and serve as a technical lead on projects
Knowledge of NERC-PRC standards and industry best practices
Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
Willingness to travel up to 15% (typically 2x per month)
Plusses:
PE License (not required)
Field installation, commissioning, and testing experience
Experience using Doble or similar relay testing equipment
ETAP and/or SKM power system study software experience
Previous experience with an EPC firm or engineering consulting company
Experience with coal, hydro, simple cycle, and combined cycle power plants
Hydro modernization and power plant rehabilitation project experience

Work arrangement
Yes