Senior Electrical Relay Engineer
- Overland Park, KS
- $125,000-180,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Electrical Relay Engineer – Power Generation & Substation Systems | Kansas City, MO | Senior-Level, PE RequiredAbout the Role
A multidisciplinary engineering firm is seeking a seasoned Electrical Relay Engineer with expertise in power plant and substation systems. This role involves technical leadership across multiple electrical engineering projects with a focus on protective relays, equipment sizing, and power system analysis.What You’ll DoDesign and specify electrical systems for power plants, substations, and T&D projectsPerform arc flash, load flow, short circuit, and protective device coordination studiesProgram SEL relays and coordinate protection schemes for high/medium voltage and 480V systemsSize electrical equipment and layout clearances to meet code and safety standardsEnsure compliance with NEC, NFPA, and OSHA standardsOversee projects from conception through execution, maintaining safety and cost-efficiencyCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyWhat You BringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state (required)10–20 years of experience in substation and power plant electrical designProven experience with protective relays, SEL relay programming, and grounding designProficiency in industry codes, standards, and electrical system analysisWillingness to travel 5–10% for project needsWhy JoinCompetitive salary and professional overtime payGroup health, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) plan with profit-sharing pensionPTO and flexible work schedules, including remote opportunitiesExposure to diverse project types with a full-service, in-house engineering team