Relay Protection Engineer II

Renuke • Charlotte, NC

3h • Hybrid

About The Position

ReNuke Services is seeking a Relay Protection Engineer II for our client's site in Charlotte, NC. This is a full-time, hybrid role with 3 days in the office. The position focuses on Protection / Asset Classification Engineering to support device and relay classification activities across multiple sites within the DEC and DEP regions. The role involves evaluating protective devices, understanding their usage and connections, and accurately classifying them according to Duke Energy standards. This position is ideal for an early- to mid-level engineer with a strong analytical mindset and foundational knowledge of power system protection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Basic understanding of protective relays.
• Basic understanding of power system protection concepts.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems within a utility environment.
• Strong analytical, detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply internal standards and classification criteria.
• Comfortable working independently after a short training period.

Nice To Haves

• Utility, power, or energy industry experience.
• Exposure to protection schemes or substation equipment.
• Experience performing classification, assessment, or data-driven engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Review and classify protection-related devices across assigned sites.
• Determine device impact classifications (e.g., low impact, medium impact, non-DZ) per Duke Energy standards.
• Apply Duke Energy internal coding and classification systems accurately and consistently.
• Understand and evaluate protective relays, including what the relay protects, how it functions, and how it is connected within protection schemes.
• Perform high-level reviews of protection schemes (no detailed design required).
• Document classifications and findings across a high volume of sites (approximately 300-400 sites over 6 months).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders as needed to clarify classifications or standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level