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What are Contract Relay Protection Engineers?

Contract Relay Protection Engineers are specialized professionals who design, test, and maintain protective relay systems for electrical power networks on a contract basis. Their main role is to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical systems by preventing damage from faults such as short circuits or equipment failures. Working as contractors, they may serve utilities, industrial clients, or engineering firms for specific projects or periods of time. They are responsible for relay settings, system coordination, troubleshooting, and compliance with industry standards.

What are some common challenges faced by Contract Relay Protection Engineers when working with different utility clients?

Contract Relay Protection Engineers often encounter varying design standards, documentation practices, and communication protocols when partnering with different utility clients. Adapting quickly to each client's specific requirements and ensuring compliance with their protection schemes can be challenging. Additionally, balancing multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables requires strong organizational skills. Effective collaboration with both in-house teams and client representatives is essential for successful project execution.

What is the difference between Contract Relay Protection Engineer vs Substation Engineer?

AspectContract Relay Protection EngineerSubstation Engineer
CertificationsRelay protection certifications, electrical engineering licensesElectrical engineering licenses, substation design certifications
Work EnvironmentField and project sites, electrical substations, power plantsSubstation facilities, project planning, and design offices
Employer & IndustryPower utilities, electrical contractors, energy companiesUtility companies, engineering firms, infrastructure developers

The Contract Relay Protection Engineer primarily focuses on designing, testing, and commissioning relay protection systems within electrical substations, ensuring system reliability. In contrast, a Substation Engineer oversees the overall design, construction, and maintenance of substations. Both roles require electrical engineering expertise and certifications, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ, with the relay protection engineer specializing in protection systems and the substation engineer managing broader substation operations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Relay Protection Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Relay Protection Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, experience with power system protection, and typically a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Familiarity with relay coordination software (such as SEL, GE, or ABB), AutoCAD, and relevant protection standards (IEEE, NERC) is essential, and a Professional Engineer (PE) license is often preferred. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the reliable design, installation, and maintenance of protective relay systems that safeguard electrical grids and infrastructure.
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Engineer II, Industrial Utilities

Engineer II, Industrial Utilities

Leprino Foods Company

Denver, CO • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Leprino Foods rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 395 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Within our corporate headquarters in Denver - Leprino is seeking a Utilities Engineer II (possibility for Associate, Engineer I, or Senior-level varies based on individual experience) on our Capital Projects team to move our organization to an even larger levels of infrastructure reliability and energy efficiency! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best", it is why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.
At Leprino, starting compensation for Utilities Engineer II typically ranges between $104,000 and $118,000. This position has an annual target bonus of 10%.
What You'll Do:
  • Build and manage projects that improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of utilities systems across multiple Leprino facilities.
  • Lead utility-focused capital efforts including generation and distribution of electrical power, incoming water treatment, steam, compressed air, HVAC, hydronic, and ammonia refrigeration systems across concept through commissioning.
  • Participate in facility audits to assess utility infrastructure and recommend upgrades that support growth, energy efficiency, and equipment performance.
  • Write scopes of work, gather quotes, and support budgets for capital project development - you'll help shape our investments from the ground up!
  • Coordinate closely with external consultants, utility companies, contractors, and plant teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Monitor installation progress, perform site inspections, and support startup and commissioning of new systems - including safety and operational training.
  • Partner with our engineering and maintenance groups to evaluate long-term utility system health, identify performance gaps, and implement improvements.
  • Support compliance activities for utility systems with OSHA, EPA, DHS, and other regulatory groups.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by developing conservation strategies that reduce energy consumption and support our greenhouse gas reduction goals.

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications):
  • A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
  • A minimum of four years of experience supporting capital projects related to industrial utilities (ammonia refrigeration, boiler and steam systems, air compressors, high-voltage power, etc.).
  • The ability to travel up to 70%.

We Hope You Have (Preferred Qualifications)
  • A master's degree in engineering.
  • Experience working on multi-site industrial utilities projects, especially those involving co-generation or GHG-reduction initiatives.
  • Background in designing or managing projects involving large scale, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Familiarity with electrical safety standards, relay protection schemes, and collaboration with utility companies during project implementation.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual's unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.
Offering You In Return:
A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.
Our Story:
Leprino's history dates back to the 1950s, when Jim Leprino first started making small batches of mozzarella for local markets and eateries in the Little Italy neighborhood of Denver. We've grown a bit since then. Today, Leprino is the world's largest manufacturer of mozzarella and lactose, and a leading producer of whey protein. Still owned by the Leprino family, our sights are set to be the "World's Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." From a small corner grocery store we have grown to over 5,500 employees throughout the globe. Will you join us on our journey?
Leprino uses Psychemedics for a 90-day hair follicle drug test as a pre-employment screening tool and also participates in E-Verify. Some positions at the Denver corporate office may require Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on role and location.

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