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Principal Transmission Protection Relay Engineer Jobs

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

GFT is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! If you are ... protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

GFT is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! If you are ... protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of ...

Relay Settings Engineer ๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX ๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3-6 Years ๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100K ... Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations. Review and develop relay ...

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Provides protection engineering and relay settings development using industry-standard software ... transmission, or distribution line parameter) -Calculation of relay setpoints for various ...

GFT is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! If you are ... protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of ...

Senior Relay Engineer

Wyomissing, PA ยท On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

The person in this role is responsible for designing electrical protective relay schemes and relay ... Review Engineering / Design packages for accuracy for both internal and external vendor / AE ...

Senior Relay Engineer

Conshohocken, PA ยท On-site

$102K - $141K/yr

The person in this role is responsible for designing electrical protective relay schemes and relay ... Review Engineering / Design packages for accuracy for both internal and external vendor / AE ...

Senior Relay Engineer

Wyomissing, PA ยท On-site

$100K - $138K/yr

The person in this role is responsible for designing electrical protective relay schemes and relay ... Review Engineering / Design packages for accuracy for both internal and external vendor / AE ...

GFT is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! If you are ... protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of ...

GFT is seeking a Principal Transmission Line Engineer to join our Power Business Group! If you are ... protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of ...

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How much do principal transmission protection relay engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal transmission protection relay engineer in the United States is $147,220.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,500.00 and $173,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Principal Transmission Protection Relay Engineer vs Transmission Protection Relay Engineer?

AspectPrincipal Transmission Protection Relay EngineerTransmission Protection Relay Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Electrical Engineering, relevant certifications (e.g., PE, IEEE), specialized training in relay protectionBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, certifications often similar but less advanced
Work EnvironmentDesign, oversee, and coordinate protection systems for high-voltage transmission lines and substationsImplement and troubleshoot relay protection schemes in transmission systems
Industry UsageUsed by utilities, power generation companies, and transmission system operatorsCommonly employed in similar organizations for relay protection tasks

The Principal Transmission Protection Relay Engineer typically holds more advanced responsibilities, including system design and leadership, compared to the Transmission Protection Relay Engineer, who focuses on implementation and maintenance of relay protection schemes. Both roles require similar credentials and work in the same industry environment, but the principal role involves higher-level oversight and strategic planning.

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Infographic showing various Principal Transmission Protection Relay Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 26% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,220 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

Relay Settings Engineer

Pearl, MS โ€ข On-site

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Job description

Position: Relay Settings Engineer

๐Ÿ“ Location: Austin, TX

๐Ÿ’ผ Experience: 3โ€“6 Years

๐Ÿ’ฐ Salary: $100Kโ€“$130K + Bonus

๐ŸŽ Benefits: Health Insurance + 401(k) + Bonus

What Youโ€™ll Do

Develop and review protective relay settings for utility substations and power systems.

Perform relay coordination and protection studies.

Work with relays from manufacturers such as SEL, GE, ABB, and Siemens.

Support protection schemes for transmission and distribution substations.

Review and develop relay logic, control schemes, and protection drawings.

Collaborate with Protection & Control, substation design, and project engineering teams.

Ensure designs and settings comply with applicable utility standards, IEEE, and NERC requirements.

What Weโ€™re Looking For

3โ€“6 years of relevant experience in relay settings / Protection & Control engineering.

Strong understanding of protective relaying and power systems.

Experience with SEL relays and relay settings software is highly preferred.

Experience with transmission or distribution substations.

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and protection drawings.

Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

PE license is a plus.