Signal Energy · 2 hours ago
Relay Setting & Study Engineer
Albany, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSignal Energy is a company that provides comprehensive power solutions through experienced professionals. They are seeking a Relay and Study Engineer with expertise in relay settings and system studies for transmission and distribution power systems.
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Responsibilities
Perform relay coordination studies, short-circuit analysis, and protection setting calculations for transmission and distribution systems (13.8 kV – 500 kV)
Develop, review, and validate relay settings files using SEL QuickSet, GE EnerVista UR, or equivalent OEM tools
Conduct fault, load flow, harmonic, and arc-flash studies using Aspen, ETAP, SKM, or equivalent software
Prepare relay setting documentation, coordination curves, and study reports in accordance with client and utility requirements
Evaluate system protection schemes for generators, transformers, lines, buses, feeders, and capacitor banks
Support system upgrades, interconnections, and NERC compliance studies through data collection and analysis
Collaborate with utilities, EPC partners, and internal teams to ensure proper coordination and implementation of protection schemes
Provide technical review and peer checking of protection settings and study deliverables
Stay current with IEEE, ANSI, NERC, and utility protection standards and practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Power Engineering required
5–10 years of dedicated relay setting and study experience (not combined with SCADA or general design work)
Proven proficiency with SEL QuickSet and GE EnerVista UR for relay configuration and testing
Experience with Aspen OneLiner, ETAP, and SKM Power Tools for system analysis
Strong understanding of protection coordination principles, fault analysis, relay logic, and system modeling
Familiarity with arc-flash analysis, harmonic studies, and grounding studies
Working knowledge of NERC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, and NESC standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits
401K
Company
Signal Energy
Signal Energy is a leading full service design/build contractor providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for renewable energy & infrastructure projects.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Michael Christy
Chief Executive Officer
Robert L. Tabb
Chief Financial Officer
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