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Entry Level Protective Relay Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Collaborate with engineers and field teams to implement relay protection upgrades and system improvements. Documentation & Compliance: * Maintain accurate test reports, maintenance records, and relay ...

Collaborate with engineers and field teams to implement relay protection upgrades and system improvements. Documentation & Compliance: * Maintain accurate test reports, maintenance records, and relay ...

Must have a working knowledge of various manufacturers' protective equipment and test instruments ... System Operations, Engineering and the Substation Dept.) to successfully execute. * Provide ...

Relay Settings Engineer

Framingham, MA · On-site

$57K - $104K/yr

Work with protection engineers and perform quality reviews on relay setting packages. * Create logic diagrams for IEC61850 substations. * Work directly with clients as well as other staff in remote ...

HDR Engineering is looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our ... Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points. * Perform ...

HDR Engineering is looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our ... Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points. * Perform ...

HDR Engineering is looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our ... Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points. * Perform ...

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As of Jun 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level protective relay engineer in the United States is $69,362.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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System Protection & Studies Engineer

System Protection & Studies Engineer

HDR

Saint Louis Park, MN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


HDR rating

9.1

Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

20th of 356 rated engineering


Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
HDR Engineering is looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
The primary duties of the SPS Engineer position are to perform engineering tasks with varying levels of complexity, which are assigned by a Lead Project Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Project Manager.
In the role of System Protection and Studies, we'll count on you to:
  • Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points.
  • Perform protective relay coordination studies utilizing short-circuit modeling software.
  • Develop relay setting files utilizing relay vendor software.
  • Produce relay coordination compliance reports for applicable NERC-PRC standards.
  • Develop SCADA point list.
  • Produce communication settings for protective relays.
  • Produce required client protective relay reports.
  • Provide protective relay construction support.
  • Provide P&C support with scheme development and design reviews.
  • Work under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, APM, or PM.
  • Work independently on tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed
  • Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams)
  • Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
  • Computer skills in Microsoft Office as well as standard Power Market Sector design software. (examples include PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit)
  • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create an unshakable foundation for progress because our multidisciplinary teams also include scientists, economists, builders, analysts and artists.

Industry

Specialized design services

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Omaha, NE, US

Year founded

1917