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Allete

Substation Engineer II

Duluth, MN · On-site

$82K - $102K/yr

ALLETE - Non-Union FLSA Status: Exempt Substation Engineer II $82,000 - $102,000 | Duluth, MN ... Strong understanding of substation design, equipment ratings, and protection systems, including ...

Allete

Substation Engineer III

Duluth, MN · On-site

$94K - $117K/yr

ALLETE - Non-Union FLSA Status: Exempt Substation Engineer III $94,000 - $117,000 | Duluth, MN ... Practical expertise in relay protection including settings development, misoperation analysis, and ...

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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for non exempt substation protection engineer in the United States is $113,627.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Non Exempt Substation Protection Engineer vs Non Exempt Substation Engineer?

AspectNon Exempt Substation Protection EngineerNon Exempt Substation Engineer
CertificationsPE license, protection relay certificationsPE license, general electrical certifications
Work EnvironmentProtection systems, relay settings, testingSubstation design, maintenance, operations
Job FocusProtection schemes, relay coordinationSubstation equipment, system integration

The Non Exempt Substation Protection Engineer specializes in protection systems and relay coordination within substations, often requiring specific certifications. In contrast, the Non Exempt Substation Engineer has a broader focus on substation design and maintenance. Both roles are essential in the power industry, but their responsibilities and certifications differ, making them distinct career paths.

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Electrical Engineer, Protective Relays - HV Utility and Renewables

Electrical Engineer, Protective Relays - HV Utility and Renewables

ThinkBAC Consulting

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

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Job Description
Mid-Senior Electrical Relay Engineer,Protection and Control Systems - Utility & Renewables
A developer and operator of high voltage transmission renewable energy systems is looking to grow its Engineering Operations Team with the addition of a Mid to Senior Level Transmission P&C Engineer. The role is based in Austin, TX (relocation assistance available) and will support all their projects across the state.They have a hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office a week).
This role will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all things P&C including the implementation and maintenance of transmission/substation protection, control, and substation automation engineering initiatives in accordance with NERC standards. It will work cross functionally with the Transmission Planning Engineering, EPC, and Operations Teams.
They organization have a flat structure which gives their employees direct access to executive management and the ability to gain a diverse amount of experience on various projects.The scope of their operations includes transmission (t-line), substation, regional control centers, and distribution systems with interconnects to both utility-scale solar and wind assets.
They offer a competitive compensation package that includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and great EXCELLENT health benefits (100% covered by employer) and 401k retirement incentives with automatic contributions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Facilitates the P&C Engineering design review and specifications of transmission / substation systems
  • The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Performs remote engineering work supporting relays and RTAC operations
  • The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Develops, analyzes, and test relay settings in support of company operations
  • The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Handles high priority RTU programming and in-house in SCADA testing initiatives
  • The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Leads commissioning, maintenance, & testing operations
  • The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Works with compliance team on up keeping NERC and CIP Compliance standards
  • The P&C Electrical Engineer / Relay Protection Engineer - Has oversight on transmission and substation system firmware upgrades

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline with a focus Relay Settings and Power System Studies
  • 3-5+ Years of Transmission Protection, P&C, and/or Substation Automation engineering experience
  • Understanding of NERC Transmission Protection Standard and Compliance
  • Experience developing and analyzing protective relay Settings for SEL equipment
  • Hands-on experience working with ASPEN OneLiner, SEL acSELerator, SEL RTAC packages
  • Solid expertise in the areas of transmission protective relays, relaying systems, and SEL protective schemes
  • Experience facilitating power system studies, relay coordination, and short-circuit calculations in CAPE, ETAP, ASPEN, OR SKM
  • Familiarity with telecommunication and SCADA protocols like ModBus and SEL
  • Experience working as a Transmission Protection Engineer, P&C Engineer, Relay Engineer, or Protection & Controls Specialist (SME)
  • Strong understanding of P&C Design principles for high voltage system
  • Understanding of protective relay testing and calibration via testing systems like Omicron, Doble F6150, Doble Protection Suite, EnoservRTS (RTS)

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