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Turnkey

Solutions Engineer

OR · Remote

Capture technical feedback and relay product feature gaps back to the internal team * Contribute to ... protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

HDR

Substation Project Engineer (PE)

Portland, OR

$104.50K - $133.10K/yr

... relay panel wiring * Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection ... Master's degree in engineering * A minimum of 3 years' experience in project execution within the ...

HDR

Substation Project Engineer (PE)

Portland, OR · On-site

$104.50K - $133.10K/yr

... relay panel wiring * Prepare calculations for studies and reports (grounding, lighting protection ... Previous experience with an engineering consulting firm #LI-JM8 Qualifications Required ...

NV5

Sr. Substation Engineer

$98.40K - $125.40K/yr

Experience with relay settings is a plus. * Knowledge of substation physical equipment is a plus. * Knowledge of Protection and Controls design is a must. * B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or ...

NV5

Sr. Substation Engineer

$98.40K - $125.40K/yr

Experience with relay settings is a plus. * Knowledge of substation physical equipment is a plus. * Knowledge of Protection and Controls design is a must. * B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or ...

SOLV Energy

HV SCADA Engineer II

Bend, OR · On-site

Verifysubstationpoints listsfor accuracy against relay and meter settings files. * Program and ... Knowledge ofpower distribution protection equipment including protection relays and power meters.

NV5

Principal Substation Engineer

$98.40K - $125.40K/yr

Experience with relay settings is a plus. * Knowledge of substation physical equipment is a plus. * Knowledge of Protection and Controls design is a must. * B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or ...

NV5

Principal Substation Engineer

$98.40K - $125.40K/yr

Experience with relay settings is a plus. * Knowledge of substation physical equipment is a plus. * Knowledge of Protection and Controls design is a must. * B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering or ...

Flex

OR · On-site

$150K - $206.30K/yr

... relay this information and understand design capabilities, initiatives and priorities. * Lead ... status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for relay protection engineer in Oregon is $124,806.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $108,400.00 and $137,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Relay Protection Engineer job?

A Relay Protection Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and maintaining protective relay systems used in power grids to ensure electrical equipment operates safely and reliably. They analyze system faults, coordinate relay settings, and troubleshoot failures to prevent damage to transformers, generators, and transmission lines. Their role involves working with utilities, industrial plants, and substations to enhance power system stability and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Relay Protection Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Relay Protection Engineer, you need a strong background in electrical engineering, power systems analysis, and relay protection principles, often supported by a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Proficiency with protection relay test equipment, power system simulation software (such as ETAP or SEL), and familiarity with industry standards like IEEE and NERC are commonly required, along with certifications such as Professional Engineer (PE) being advantageous. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, teamwork, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills enable accurate system protection designs, reliable operation, and clear collaboration with operations and maintenance teams to ensure electrical grid reliability.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Relay Protection Engineer?

A Relay Protection Engineer's daily tasks often include reviewing and designing protection schemes for substations and transmission lines, configuring and testing relay settings, and analyzing system events or faults to determine causes and solutions. They may also be responsible for drafting technical reports and documentation, coordinating with other engineers and field technicians, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards. Team collaboration is frequent, as projects often require input from system planning, operations, and maintenance staff. On-the-job learning is ongoing, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and advance into specialized roles or leadership positions over time.
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Senior Solutions Engineer - Data Center

Senior Solutions Engineer - Data Center

CompuNet, Inc.

Portland, OR • Hybrid

$56.50 - $72.75/hr

Other

Posted 18 days ago

CompuNet Clinical Laboratories rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

83rd of 103 rated laboratories

Job description

Our engineers are the foundation of success for our customers and our business. We are seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer with a Data Center focus to join our team in either Portland, Oregon or Seattle, Washington. This role will provide value for our clients in both pre-sales design and post-sales implementation. This role will perform the following responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the sales team to build a winning strategy for our clients.
  • Perform necessary Pre-Sales technical functions to create systems designs.
  • Build Bill of Materials (BoM), create illustrations and diagrams and provide Statements of Work (SoW).
  • Relay technical information to both technical and non-technical staff.
  • Post-Sales Implementation of systems designed.
  • Produce post Implementation project documentation.
  • Provide proficient end-user systems administration training (post implementation) of CompuNet installed solutions.
  • Develop strategic relationships with our key manufacturer Partner SE's.

Key Expectations of this role:

  • Listen to and address customer technical challenges and design the right solution that meets the customer business needs.
  • Ability to communicate on a high level regarding multiple technologies.
  • Relay technical information to both technical and non-technical staff.
  • Maintain existing certifications and grow to new areas with certification.
  • Participate in all team functions including calls, meetings, events, etc.

Technologies that this role will encompass are below: 

  • Converged and Hyper-Converged (HCI) solutions 
  • Storage 
    • Block, File & Object 
    • Connectivity 
      • Fibre Channel
      • iSCSI
  • Virtualization
    • Design, deploy and maintenance
      • vSphere
      • Hyper-V
    • Virtual network connectivity 
  • Cloud (some understanding preferred but not required)
    • Understanding of public & private clouds 
      • Azure
      • AWS
      • GCP
  • Data Protection 
    • Veeam 
    • Cohesity 
    • Rubrik 
    • Backup and Restore (Not all are required)
    • Disaster Recovery 
    • Business Continuity
  • Microsoft Active Directory (not required but recommended to have some level of understanding)
    • Baseline understanding of Microsoft Active Directory and Windows Server components like DHCP, DNS & PKI 
  • Networking (Basic Networking)
    • Fundamentals required for connectivity between data center, hybrid and cloud components 
Who you are

You're a strong team player that is invested in helping your customers succeed and contributing to a great team.  You have the following knowledge, skills, abilities and/or education:

  • 8+ years of experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and bring order to ambiguous situations
  • Ability to work on different projects in a simultaneous fashion (i.e. multiple customer projects in the same time period).
  • Ability to relay technical information to both technical and non-technical staff.
  • Exceptional problem solving and organizational skills.
  • Excellent time management and independent work skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willing to travel 25-50% of the time depending on client needs

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