Protection & Relay Coordination Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Protection & Relay Coordination Engineer III

Job at a Glance

Location: Lehigh, PA Hybrid (Tues–Thurs onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 months W2 contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time employment status

Targeted Pay: $70.00 -- $75.00/hour + medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Protection Settings Engineer III to develop, maintain, and optimize protection settings for distribution systems. The ideal candidate brings strong technical depth in fault analysis, coordination, and relay settings with hands-on expertise in SEL and S&C protective devices.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain distribution protection settings in alignment with system reliability and safety standards.

Perform fault studies, coordination studies, and relay setting calculations.

Configure SEL protective relays (models 351, 551, 651, 751, etc.) and S&C Tripsavers.

Utilize software tools such as CYMDIST, CAPE, ASPEN, and Powerbase for system modeling, analysis, and protection studies.

Review and interpret system one-line diagrams, protection schemes, and relay logic to ensure proper configuration.

Collaborate with field engineers and utility operations teams to validate and implement protection schemes.

Support remote commissioning and troubleshooting of protection systems.

Maintain accurate documentation and records of protection settings and relay configurations.

Must-Have Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

5+ years of experience in distribution protection engineering.

Strong understanding of protection principles, fault analysis, and coordination.

Proficiency with CYMDIST, CAPE, ASPEN, and Powerbase.

Excellent communication, analytical, and documentation skills.

Nice-to-Have Experience

Prior work supporting remote commissioning or troubleshooting of protection systems.

Familiarity with legacy relay platforms.

Experience collaborating with field engineers or utility operations teams.

Additional Details

This is NOT a driving role.

About the Client

The client is a leading energy provider dedicated to modernizing and maintaining reliable electrical systems for customers and communities across the region. Their engineering teams deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions that power progress and ensure the stability of critical infrastructure.

About CEI:

CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their businesses and achieve meaningful results as a trusted technology partner. From strategy and custom application development through application management, our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers' workforce and project requirements.

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Full-time

Hybrid remote