Relay Settings Engineer

RRC is seeking a talented Relay Settings Engineer to help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from both remote work locations and any one of our U.S. or Canadian office locations. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the evolving energy production landscape.

RRC CORE VALUES Must understand and personify RRC’s core values:

Client Satisfaction – understands the goal of always exceeding our client’s expectations

Employee Happiness – able to work well with others, communicate clearly with coworkers, promote a positive work environment, and mediate conflicts between team members

Quality Work - able to take ownership, work independently, prioritize workload, and deliver quality results on time while working on multiple projects simultaneously

Above and Beyond - versatile, flexible, able to anticipate the needs of the company, take the initiative, and willing to go out of your way to assist others ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Develop and calculate protective relay settings for transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy facilities

Perform relay coordination studies, short circuit studies, and fault analysis for utility and industrial power systems

Support the design, implementation, and review of protection schemes

Investigate relay operations and assist with troubleshooting protection system issues

Prepare relay settings files, technical calculations, coordination reports, and supporting engineering documentation

Review one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay logic diagrams, and protection and control drawings for accuracy and compliance

Utilize modeling and analysis software such as ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, CAPE, or similar tools to support engineering studies and relay coordination

Coordinate with utilities, project managers, field personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution

Support commissioning, testing, and energization activities for substations and power system equipment

Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, utility requirements, and client specifications

Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining quality work and client satisfactionMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field required

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field preferred5+ years of related experience in relay settings, protection and control engineering, or power systems engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S. or P.Eng. in Canada (or ability to obtain

Strong understanding of power system protection principles and relay coordination practices

Working experience and familiarity with Distance Relays, Differential Relays, and Overcurrent Relays Experience developing relay settings for transmission and distribution systems

Knowledge of IEEE, NERC, and applicable utility protection standards

Experience using modeling and power system analysis tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, or similar software

Ability to perform coordination studies, fault analysis, and protection system troubleshooting

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, relay logic diagrams, and wiring drawings

Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Self-motiv…