Engineer - Substation

REI Utility Services•Athens, TX

1d•$80,000 - $110,000•Remote

About The Position

Summary/Objective The Engineer is responsible for independently designing and modifying power system protection and automation schemes, preparing engineering documentation, and supporting commissioning activities. This role requires professional judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to work on multiple projects with moderate supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited institution.
Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of electric utility or power engineering experience performing engineering calculations and design work.
Proficiency in CAD and electrical modeling software.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Design substation protection schemes and specify relays for use in redundant protection systems.
Prepare and review engineering drawings, specifications, and calculations.
Perform protective relay coordination studies and program substation relays.
Conduct short-circuit analysis and develop relay settings for electromechanical and microprocessor relays.
Provide technical guidance to contractors, clients, and other engineers.
Assist with commissioning of new equipment and troubleshoot existing facilities.
Analyze fault events and prepare sequence-of-events reports.
Ensure all designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and company procedures.
All other duties assigned.