Associate Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection at SolveNow in Bloomington, Minnesota, United States

Responsibilities

• Develop protective relay settings and setpoints in accordance with industry standards, best practices, and project-specific requirements.
• Perform power system modeling and analysis using industry-standard software tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, and SKM.
• Create and validate downloadable relay setting files using proprietary relay configuration software (e.g., SEL AcSELerator QuickSet, GE Enervista, and similar platforms).
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot protection and control logic commonly used in substation applications.
• Prepare progressively complex engineering deliverables, including calculations, studies, settings documentation, and technical reports.
• Research equipment and material options and provide technical recommendations to support design decisions.
• Collect, analyze, and manage engineering data to support project execution.
• Adhere to established quality programs, engineering standards, codes, and procedures; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Understand and comply with project budget, schedule, and quality requirements; identify and help resolve technical issues within assigned scope.
• Coordinate with project leadership and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on assigned projects.
• Assign tasks and provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers and interns.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to understand project drivers and requirements.
• Share knowledge of emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends with the team.
• As experience grows, assist with mentoring, performance feedback, and professional development of junior staff.
• Provide support to business development or pursuit activities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year of related engineering experience.
• Ability to successfully complete all required pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, drug screening, and motor vehicle records review, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• 1–4 years of experience in the transmission or substation industry.
• Fundamental understanding of Protection & Control (P&C) design, including one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• At least 1 year of experience developing protective relay settings (line, transformer, breaker, bus, generator, etc.).
• Familiarity with power system modeling and analysis tools such as ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, or similar software.
• Working knowledge of common protection philosophies used in Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Collector Substations.
• Experience using Mathcad and Microsoft Excel for protection and control calculations.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as DNP, MMS, Modbus, and SEL protocols.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 concepts, including GOOSE, MMS, and Sampled Values (SV), and their implementation.
• Exposure to commonly deployed protective relays in substation environments, including microprocessor-based, electronic, and electromechanical relays.
• Awareness of NERC PRC standards and other relevant industry codes and regulations.
• Ability to independently develop relay setting files and protection logic using multiple vendor software platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with team members and clients.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Skills

Required

• ASPEN
• CAPE
• CYME
• ETAP
• SKM
• SEL AcSELerator QuickSet
• GE Enervista
• Mathcad
• Microsoft Excel
• DNP
• MMS
• Modbus