Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection Job Bloomington area,Minnesota USA,Engineering

About the job Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Key Responsibilities

Develop protective relay settings and setpoints in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and project-specific requirements.
Perform power system modeling and analysis using industry-standard software tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM.
Create and validate downloadable relay setting files using proprietary relay configuration software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator Quick Set, GE Enervista, and similar platforms).
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot protection and control logic commonly used in substation applications.
Prepare progressively complex engineering deliverables, including calculations, studies, settings documentation, and technical reports.
Research equipment and material options and provide technical recommendations to support design decisions.
Collect, analyze, and manage engineering data to support project execution.
Adhere to established quality programs, engineering standards, codes, and procedures; support continuous improvement initiatives.
Understand and comply with project budget, schedule, and quality requirements; identify and help resolve technical issues within assigned scope.
Coordinate with project leadership and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on assigned projects.
Assign tasks and provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers and interns.
Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to understand project drivers and requirements.
Share knowledge of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends with the team.
As experience grows, assist with mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development of junior staff.
Provide support to business development or pursuit activities as needed.

Preferred 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.

Minimum 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.