Senior System Protection Engineer

Ulteig•Fargo, ND

8h•$141,800 - $184,400•Remote

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking a Senior System Protection Engineer to serve as a technical leader responsible for the full scope of design, development, and implementation of protective relay settings and coordination studies. You will plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of assigned project work. This role involves leading complex analyses, designing and optimizing relay settings, developing advanced protection schemes, creating and executing test plans, ensuring compliance with NERC PRC reporting, mentoring engineers, and embracing evolving technology and AI tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
PE License required.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant engineering experience.
Expertise in system modeling and fault analysis software (ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, EasyPower).
Strong knowledge of relay coordination and protective settings for 12.47 kV–345 kV systems (500 kV/765 kV a plus).
Familiarity with NERC PRC standards.
Valid driver’s license and permanent U.S. work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree is a plus.
On-site commissioning and relay testing experience.
IEEE Power System Relaying and Control Committee membership.
Ability to review and produce design drawings (one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams).
Knowledge of SCADA, communications, substation equipment, NEC.

Responsibilities

Lead complex analyses including short-circuit and symmetrical component studies to ensure system reliability.
Design and optimize relay settings and coordination strategies for critical infrastructure.
Develop advanced protection schemes for transmission, distribution, generation, and renewable energy projects—driving innovation in power systems.
Create and execute test plans, assist with commissioning, and troubleshoot protection system events to maintain operational excellence.
Ensure compliance through NERC PRC reporting and adherence to industry standards.
Mentor and collaborate, providing technical guidance to engineers and fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing.
Demonstrate an openness to innovation by embracing and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.