What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Relay Protection Engineer position at DND Staffing LLC?
Job description:
We’re seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with strong experience in relay protection systems to join our Protection Support & Analysis team. This individual will provide expert-level support to operations, perform protection system analysis, and contribute to the continuous improvement of system reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide relay protection support to operations and analyze protection systems, including tele-protection channels.
- Conduct short circuit calculations and relay coordination studies.
- Develop technical documentation and descriptive guides for operating personnel.
- Create corrective action plans after system events and malfunctions.
- Be available periodically (on-call) to consult with field teams during emergencies or issues involving relay protection systems.
- Keep leadership informed of actual/anticipated issues related to assignments.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering 8 years of relay protection system experience (distribution or transmission level), OR
- Master’s in Electrical Engineering 6 years of relevant experience.
- Strong technical competence, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments with shifting priorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred Experience
- Relay protection experience (e.g., setting relays, logic development, fault studies).
- Familiarity with power system fault analysis tools or manual calculation.
- Knowledge of NERC PRC standards (PRC-002, PRC-004, PRC-006, etc.)