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Relay Settings Engineer

Round Rock, TX • On-site

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Job Title: Relay Settings Engineer

Location: Remote - RRC Power and Energy - Round Rock, TX 78664

Position Type: Full Time

RRC is seeking a talented Relay Settings Engineer to help us build the future of both U.S. and Canada energy production from both remote work locations and any one of our U.S. or Canadian office locations. RRC is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that specializes in energy projects, particularly renewable energy, throughout the United States. Founded in 2007, RRC provides a culture where employees are valued while contributing to meaningful projects.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and calculate protective relay settings for transmission, distribution, substations, and renewable energy facilities
  • Perform relay coordination studies, short circuit studies, and fault analysis for utility and industrial power systems
  • Support the design, implementation, and review of protection schemes
  • Investigate relay operations and assist with troubleshooting protection system issues
  • Prepare relay settings files, technical calculations, coordination reports, and supporting engineering documentation
  • Review one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, relay logic diagrams, and protection and control drawings for accuracy and compliance
  • Utilize modeling and analysis software such as ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, CAPE, or similar tools to support engineering studies and relay coordination
  • Coordinate with utilities, project managers, field personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout project execution
  • Support commissioning, testing, and energization activities for substations and power system equipment
  • Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, utility requirements, and client specifications
  • Support project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while maintaining quality work and client satisfaction
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field required
  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of related experience in relay settings, protection and control engineering, or power systems engineering
  • Professional Engineering (PE) license in the U.S. or P.Eng. in Canada (or ability to obtain)
  • Strong understanding of power system protection principles and relay coordination practices
  • Working experience and familiarity with Distance Relays, Differential Relays, and Overcurrent Relays
  • Experience developing relay settings for transmission and distribution systems
  • Knowledge of IEEE, NERC, and applicable utility protection standards
  • Experience using modeling and power system analysis tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, SKM, or similar software
  • Ability to perform coordination studies, fault analysis, and protection system troubleshooting
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, relay logic diagrams, and wiring drawings
  • Strong analytical, organizational, technical writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Benefits

RRC offers competitive salaries and benefits for full-time employees, including:

  • Flexible work hours to accommodate work-life balance
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Tuition reimbursement for certain pre-approved education pursuits
  • RRSP matching (Canada), 401(k) matching (US)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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