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Entergy

Utility Foreman - Relay

Conroe, TX · On-site

... Protection, Fiber Optic Communication Schemes, Power Line Carrier Schemes * Proficient with RTU SCADA programming (GE: D20, D25, D400 ; SEL RTAC) * Proficient with microprocessor based relay ...

Quanta Services

Protective Relay Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Model power systems and protection schemes and perform analyses and studies. * Perform arc-flash ... Design of protective relay settings * Microprocessor-based programmable logic relays * Modelling of ...

POWERX

P&C Lead Test Engineer

Midland, TX

$100K - $132K/yr

Perform and oversee relay protection testing using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE ... Review engineered drawings, relay settings, logic diagrams, one-lines, three-lines, schematics ...

Hitachi

Protection & Control Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification. * Support ... protection and control engineering for power systems. * Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA ...

POWERX

P&C Lead Test Engineer

Tyler, TX

$96K - $127K/yr

Perform and oversee relay protection testing using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE ... Review engineered drawings, relay settings, logic diagrams, one-lines, three-lines, schematics ...

POWERX

P&C Lead Test Engineer

Dallas, TX

$101K - $133K/yr

Perform and oversee relay protection testing using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE ... Review engineered drawings, relay settings, logic diagrams, one-lines, three-lines, schematics ...

POWERX

P&C Lead Test Engineer

Waco, TX

$91K - $119K/yr

Perform and oversee relay protection testing using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE ... Review engineered drawings, relay settings, logic diagrams, one-lines, three-lines, schematics ...

POWERX

P&C Lead Test Engineer

Waco, TX · On-site

$91K - $119K/yr

Perform and oversee relay protection testing using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE ... Review engineered drawings, relay settings, logic diagrams, one-lines, three-lines, schematics ...

POWERX

P&C Lead Test Engineer

Tyler, TX · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

Perform and oversee relay protection testing using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE ... Review engineered drawings, relay settings, logic diagrams, one-lines, three-lines, schematics ...

POWERX

P&C Lead Test Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$101K - $133K/yr

Perform and oversee relay protection testing using Doble, Omicron, RTS, SEL AcSELerator, GE ... Review engineered drawings, relay settings, logic diagrams, one-lines, three-lines, schematics ...

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How much do relay protection engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for relay protection engineer in Texas is $109,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $95,500.00 and $121,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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.

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.

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Utility Foreman - Relay

Utility Foreman - Relay

Entergy

Conroe, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Entergy rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 52 rated energy and utility

Job description

Job Title: Utility Foreman - Relay
Work Place Flexibility: Onsite
Legal Entity: Entergy Texas, Inc.-GTX
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:
Utility Foreman - Relay is primarily responsible for supervising and performing installations, maintenance and testing of substation protective systems and SCADA systems. The relay foreman will supervise emergency activities associated with the restoration of relay and substation equipment. The relay foreman promotes safe work behaviors and actions from all assigned crews. The relay foreman provides a professional point of contact for contractors and internal/external customers. The relay foreman must be available for callouts and extended hours.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervise and perform all aspects of installation and maintenance of substation protective systems
  • Supervise and perform all aspects of installation and maintenance of substation SCADA systems
  • Supervise and organize emergency activities associated with the restoration of relay and/or substation equipment
  • Provide field training to relay crews on a wide array of protective devices, schemes and philosophies
  • Assist crews in performing relay and SCADA testing and commissioning
  • Provide a professional point of contact for contractors, internal/external customers, and design groups
  • Ensures compliance with Configuration Management and system protection regulatory procedures and processes
  • Facilitate and support activities associated with the realization of departmental and company goals
  • Assure a safe work environment exists and actively and progressively require safe work behaviors and actions from all assigned crews

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent or related work experience.
  • Preferred: 2-year technical degree in Electronics/Instrumentation

Minimum Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry, or in a related industrial field
  • Preferred:
    • 5-10 years of experience in electrical substation maintenance or construction
    • Experience in leading construction and maintenance of transmission relay protection schemes
    • Experience with leading on-call/after-hours response to substation equipment and line outages on the transmission system
    • Experience in storm restoration of transmission substations

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Able to work with little direction with a high level of organization to accomplish multiple projects simultaneously
  • Must be available for 24-hour callout and extended hours
  • Must be certified and able to perform substation switching
  • Preferred:
    • Proficient in transmission relay protection schemes including: Power Line Zone Distance Protection, Permissive and Blocking Schemes, Transformer and Bus Differential Protection, Fiber Optic Communication Schemes, Power Line Carrier Schemes
    • Proficient with RTU SCADA programming (GE: D20, D25, D400 ; SEL RTAC)
    • Proficient with microprocessor based relay applications ( SEL Engineering, GE, ABB)

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.:
  • none

This position is designated as a Safety Sensitive position and is subject to mandatory pre-employment and random drug testing.
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Primary Location: Texas-Conroe Texas : Conroe
Job Function: Field & Skilled Trade
FLSA Status: Professional with Paid Overtim
Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered
Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT
Number of Openings: 1
Req ID: 123562
Travel Percentage:Up to 25%
An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click here to view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
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The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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