Senior Power Systems Protection Engineer

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Power Systems Protection Engineer to join our Engineering Services team. As a Senior Protection Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable and secure operation of power systems by designing, testing, implementing, and maintaining effective protection and control schemes. Your expertise in relay protection and controls, relay coordination, and power systems will provide solutions and services that help our customers protect and control critical electrical infrastructure worldwide. Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement protection and control schemes for power systems, including relay protection and control systems. Create protective relay settings for transmission & distribution utilities, substations, and industrial clients. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including project managers, engineers, and technicians, to assess system requirements and implement protection strategies accordingly. Perform system testing and commissioning activities to validate the functionality and performance of protection schemes. Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Qualifications B.S. degree in electrical engineering or a relevant discipline. 10+ years of experience in a relevant field. Strong understanding of power system protection principles, relay protection and control schemes, and relay coordination techniques. Familiarity with relevant industry standards, such as IEEE, IEC, and NERC/FERC regulations. Proven experience in designing and implementing protection and control schemes in a utility or industrial setting. Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and the ability to analyze complex power system protection challenges. Location: Lakewood, CO (just seven miles from Denver, offering quality of life and easy access to outdoor recreation). Pay Range: New hires generally start between $110,000 – 175,000. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 10 paid holidays; annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days; 9 paid sick days; and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr