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Excel Engineering Inc

Relay Technician (MN)

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$55 - $70/hr

Job Type Full-time Description At Excel Engineering, we are the power behind our clients' processes ... Strong understanding of protection relays and high-voltage protection * Working knowledge of high ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time relay protection control engineer in the United States is $98,903.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $102,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Relay Protection Control Engineer vs Relay Protection Technician?

AspectFull Time Relay Protection Control EngineerRelay Protection Technician
QualificationsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, certifications in protection systemsTechnical diploma or associate degree, specialized training in relay systems
Work EnvironmentDesign, testing, and commissioning of protection systems, often in office or control centersInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting at substations or field sites
ResponsibilitiesDesigning protection schemes, system analysis, and overseeing relay settingsPerforming relay testing, fault analysis, and system repairs

The Full Time Relay Protection Control Engineer focuses on designing and analyzing protection systems, requiring higher education and planning skills. In contrast, the Relay Protection Technician handles installation and maintenance tasks in the field. Both roles are essential in power system protection but differ in scope, qualifications, and daily activities.

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Engineer III - Protection & Control

Qualus

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position Overview
Power your future with Qualus in our Substation Protection and Control department as a Protection & Control Engineer. As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design and development of utility substation Protection & Control (P&C) engineering design packages that include drawings such as one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, AC/DC Elementary diagrams, circuit schedules, logic diagrams, operating diagrams, and more.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate with Substation Physical Engineering, Relay Settings, and other groups to ensure design concurrence.
  • Development of complete engineering design packages for protective relaying and communications systems, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC schematics, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, control house layouts, wiring/connection diagrams, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
  • Development of SCADA packages, including input / output list (Point Data Sheet)
  • Provides technical direction and on-the-job training to drafters, engineering technicians, and less experienced engineers.
  • Maintaining trusted relationships with current or prospective clients.
  • Confidently and comfortably present technical solutions to key customers; respond in real time to technical concerns and answer questions in a knowledgeable articulate manner.
  • Participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
  • Performs assignments independently with instruction as to the general results expected and with guidance from Manager of Engineering and/or Lead Engineer on unusual or complex projects.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineer (BSEE) with a power systems focus. An MS Degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree. International Engineering Degrees will be considered.
  • 3+ years of experience with developing complete utility substation P&C engineering design packages, including AC one-line and three-line diagrams, DC schematics, logic and functional diagrams, panel layouts, interconnection diagrams, relaying equipment specifications and bill of materials.
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) License is a plus, and desire to pursue Professional Engineer (PE) License.
  • Physical design experience in addition to Protection & Control (P&C) experience is a plus.
  • Desire for continuing education and licenses.

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Benefits & Compensation
Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.
The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
Company Overview
Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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