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The Haskell Company · 23 hours ago

Sr. Relay Settings Engineer

The Haskell Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Protection Engineer to join their Power Delivery team. In this role, you will be responsible for the development, implementation, and validation of protective relaying systems, leading protection studies, and coordinating with field personnel and clients.

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Responsibilities

Develop and review protection and coordination studies for utility systems ranging from 5kV to 500kV
Calculate and implement relay settings using vendor tools (SEL AcSELerator, GE EnerVista, etc.)
Analyze short circuit, arc flash, and protection coordination studies using software such as ASPEN OneLiner, CAPE, ETAP, or SKM
Generate native configuration files for protective relays (SEL, GE Multilin, etc.)
Create and review protection and control drawings, including one-lines, three-lines, AC/DC schematics, logic diagrams, and panel wiring
Lead engineering efforts across all project phases—from kickoff to final commissioning—for multiple utility and industrial clients
Mentor and provide technical direction to junior engineers and designers
Oversee QA/QC processes for deliverables including relay settings, studies, and P&C design packages
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (SCADA, communications, substation design, civil/structural) to ensure design alignment
Support commissioning efforts, including analysis of event reports, logic testing, and field troubleshooting
Serve as a technical point of contact with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Present protection philosophies, study results, and technical recommendations to engineering managers and client leadership
Develop clear, detailed technical documentation and study reports for regulatory and operational use

Qualification

Relay settingsProtection & control (P&C)Power system protectionSEL AcSELeratorGE EnerVistaASPEN OneLinerCAPEETAPSKMProfessional Engineer (PE)IEC 61850 protocolsFERC/NERC complianceTechnical documentationProject managementMentoringOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an accredited university
5+ years of hands-on experience in system protection and relay settings within T&D environments
Proficient in protective relay principles, power system protection coordination, and substation protection schemes
Strong working knowledge of SEL and GE Multilin relay platforms and associated software tools
Knowledge of relay loadability, breaker failure schemes, CT sizing, and SEL logic elements (SELOGIC)
Experience with short circuit and coordination modeling software (e.g., ASPEN, CAPE, ETAP, or SKM)
Ability to read and interpret protection single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams
Experience applying protection for key system components: transformers, buses, lines, feeders, capacitor/reactor banks, etc
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple active projects
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain one within a reasonable time
Environmental Factors and/or Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, this position is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, and arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application/form information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear

Preferred

8+ years of experience in protective relaying and coordination for substations and T&D networks
Familiarity with IEC 61850 protocols, logic implementation, and digital substation communication schemes
Experience working with renewables, DER interconnects, or data center utility interfaces is a plus

Company

The Haskell Company

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The Haskell Company deliver services like modeling, architecture, construction process, packaging

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brad Slappey
EVP & CFO
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Brooke Jones-Chinetti
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