Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Full-time

Dynamics ATS

Standard, CA

Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

JOB-10047166

Anticipated Start Date

September 7, 2026

Location

Overland Park, KS

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an employee-owned engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction company with a 100-year legacy of creating a better world for humanity today, and for generations to come.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer to join its Protective Relay Settings team. This role is responsible for developing relay settings, supporting Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, and performing power system analysis using industry-standard software to deliver accurate and reliable protection solutions.

Job Description

Develop protective relay settings, including line, transformer, breaker, and bus protection
Perform relay setting calculations and develop setting files using industry-standard software
Support Protection & Control (P&C) design activities, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring
Conduct power system analysis and modeling using software such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM
Apply industry protection schemes and philosophies for transmission, distribution, and renewable collector substations
Utilize Mathcad and Excel to perform protective relay setting calculations
Configure and support communication protocols such as DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus, including IEC 61850 implementation
Ensure compliance with NERC-PRC and other applicable industry standards
Coordinate with clients and internal teams while preparing technical documentation
Lead small projects, including managing schedules, budgets, staffing, and proposal development
Perform quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) reviews
Mentor and support the development of early-career engineering professionals

Skills Required

5–10 years of experience in the transmission industry
Minimum of 5 years of related engineering experience
Strong knowledge of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts
Experience developing protective relay settings and setting files
Proficiency with power system modeling software, including ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM
Experience using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations
Knowledge of communication protocols, including DNP, SEL, MMS, and Modbus
Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation
Knowledge of NERC-PRC and other applicable industry standards
Excellent written communication and coordination skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Experience leading small projects, including schedule, budget, and resource management
Experience supporting proposal development
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Experience performing QC/QA reviews

Education/Training/Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized accredited program
Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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