Senior Protection Engineer

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted September 25, 2026

$155k - $233k

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Transmission & Distribution
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

We are open to candidates with more experience and the salary range may differ if filled at a different level.

Leading the specification, design, implementation and testing of fault analysis tools for electric power systems.
Analyzing power system fault and power quality data collected from protective relays, DFRs, meters, and other sensors.
Teaching customers how to implement, deploy and use fault analysis tools.
Collaborating with engineers around the world to share knowledge, best practices and gather feedback.
Authoring and reviewing white papers, application guides, industry journals, and technical papers and presenting at conferences & seminars.

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
8+ years of experience with power system protection, fault analysis and fault location.
Work experience and knowledge of utility and/or industrial power systems with an emphasis on protection, fault analysis and power quality analysis.
Experience working with Synchrowave software and SEL products.
Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a desire to learn new technologies.
The ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
The ability to travel 20%.

People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.
We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.
Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.