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Substation Relay Engineer in Sioux Falls
Energy Jobline ZR, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
Overview
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Job Title:
Substation Relay Engineer Work Location:
Aberdeen, Huron, Mitchell, Sioux Falls or Yankton, SD Pay range： $85,000 to $139,300 per year (for a more detailed pay range please see below) Substation Relay Engineer I
- Starting Range: $85,000 - $97,200 Substation Relay Engineer II
- Starting Range: $92,900 - $111,500 Substation Relay Engineer III
- Starting Range: $104,500 - $125,400 Substation Relay Engineer IV
- Starting Range: $116,100 - $139,300 Employment Status:
Regular Full-Time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position
The Relay Engineer will design, test and maintain relay protection systems for electrical power systems. Responsibilities include developing protective relay settings, conducting coordination studies, collaborating with engineering teams, troubleshooting relay malfunctions, and participating in commissioning activities. Requires a strong background in electrical engineering, expertise in relay technologies, and a commitment to safety and reliability standards associated with NERC compliance. We offer great benefits
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7% Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health) Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available) Tuition reimbursement Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.) Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leave Paid bereavement leave Paid training opportunities Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement. About this job
Develop or modify protective relay test procedures that meet the NERC/WECC requirements Complete annual and quarterly Substation Operations regulatory compliance tasks Review the results of the relay tests and determine solutions for failed results Perform fault studies, conduct fault tests and evaluate test reports to validate system operation and performance Document all testing procedures and results for regulatory/internal audits Develop construction standards and estimate tools to support consistent and efficient design Coordinate with project teams including substation, transmission, relaying and communications Provide quality control of designed and constructed projects Provide on-site technical assistance as needed Use of safe work practices in the design, construction and maintenance facilities Travel to jobsites, off-site meetings, and trainings (up to 30% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary Work extended hours as required Support the Substations/Relay Operations Management team with development and execution of annual work plans Serve in a capacity as project engineer to ensure budget and schedules are met for construction and maintenance activities requiring initiative and sound judgement Participate in an On-Call rotation, after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities Provide backup for Supervisors and Engineers during periods of leave All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics Ensure self and others\' actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy\'s values, mission, and strategic business objectives Success profile
Must have a Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field of study A Professional Engineer\'s License is required, or the ability to obtain one Recent graduates encouraged to apply Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of Substation and Relay databases Good understanding of electric power systems and electric circuit analysis techniques Good understanding of microprocessor-based equipment and logic design Good working knowledge of NESC, NERC, FERC and WECC guidelines Valid driver\'s license and satisfactory driving record Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record Substation Relay Engineer I
- Starting Range: $85,000 - $97,200 Entry Level position -
Bachelor\'s degree in engineering required for all levels. Electrical . Produce basic designs utilizing existing procedures and standards; applying modifications as directed. Responsibilities include assisting in developing relay construction drawings, developing protective relay settings and conducting coordination studies and other activities. Substation Relay Engineer II
- Starting Range: $92,900 - $111,500 Intermediate working knowledge to produce conventional designs and deliverables of limited complexity; independently applying modifications for which precedents are generally established. Effectively manage projects of limited scope; accurately adjusting scope, schedule and budget as variances occur. Independently develop relay construction drawings, protective relay settings. Proficient in independently analyzing/troubleshooting relay malfunctions and supporting commissioning activities. Pursuit of PE expected. Substation Relay Engineer III
- Starting Range: $104,500 - $125,400 Advanced skills in relay event analysis and event and analysis software. Expertise in electrical drawings, protective relay settings calculations and analysis and relay setting coordination studies. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills and ability to mentor/train junior engineers effectively. PE. Substation Relay Engineer IV
- Starting Range: $116,100 - $139,300 May include an advanced degree and PE and may be required for certain positions. Technical relay leadership experience and improving and driving relay processes and standards. In-depth expert on operational and compliance requirements and processes. Strong strategic planning skills to align relay design and implementation with organizational objectives. Produce designs and deliverables of advanced complexity and perform peer review of colleagues\' work and/or those engineers who have a Professional License stamps engineering deliverables in a technical discipline. Advanced level technical skills including comprehensive system design, configuration, and management. PE strongly. Requisition #4769 Posting Dates: August 19, 2025 through Open Until Filled Department/Division: Distribution Operations: Substation Operations: Relay Engineering Employment Physical: Required Drug Test: Required Background Check: Required Relocation Benefit: Negotiable Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a need for assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com Job Posted by ApplicantPro If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide. We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers. Job Details
Job Title:
Substation Relay Engineer Work Location:
Aberdeen, Huron, Mitchell, Sioux Falls or Yankton, SD Pay range： $85,000 to $139,300 per year (for a more detailed pay range please see below) Substation Relay Engineer I
- Starting Range: $85,000 - $97,200 Substation Relay Engineer II
- Starting Range: $92,900 - $111,500 Substation Relay Engineer III
- Starting Range: $104,500 - $125,400 Substation Relay Engineer IV
- Starting Range: $116,100 - $139,300 Employment Status:
Regular Full-Time External candidates apply at northwesternenergy.com Internal candidates apply through iConnect. About this position
The Relay Engineer will design, test and maintain relay protection systems for electrical power systems. Responsibilities include developing protective relay settings, conducting coordination studies, collaborating with engineering teams, troubleshooting relay malfunctions, and participating in commissioning activities. Requires a strong background in electrical engineering, expertise in relay technologies, and a commitment to safety and reliability standards associated with NERC compliance. We offer great benefits
NorthWestern Energy is a fully regulated electric and natural gas utility serving Montana, South Dakota and Nebraska. We employ over 1,500 amazing people and serve 775,300 customers who are our neighbors in our communities. We are a top employer and offer competitive benefits, including: 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7% Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health) Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available) Tuition reimbursement Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities.) Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities Paid parental leave Paid bereavement leave Paid training opportunities Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays Benefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement. About this job
Develop or modify protective relay test procedures that meet the NERC/WECC requirements Complete annual and quarterly Substation Operations regulatory compliance tasks Review the results of the relay tests and determine solutions for failed results Perform fault studies, conduct fault tests and evaluate test reports to validate system operation and performance Document all testing procedures and results for regulatory/internal audits Develop construction standards and estimate tools to support consistent and efficient design Coordinate with project teams including substation, transmission, relaying and communications Provide quality control of designed and constructed projects Provide on-site technical assistance as needed Use of safe work practices in the design, construction and maintenance facilities Travel to jobsites, off-site meetings, and trainings (up to 30% travel per year) including overnight stays when necessary Work extended hours as required Support the Substations/Relay Operations Management team with development and execution of annual work plans Serve in a capacity as project engineer to ensure budget and schedules are met for construction and maintenance activities requiring initiative and sound judgement Participate in an On-Call rotation, after-hours duties, periodically, for one week at a time; this includes response to emergency situations and calling personnel out for after-hours activities Provide backup for Supervisors and Engineers during periods of leave All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics Ensure self and others\' actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy\'s values, mission, and strategic business objectives Success profile
Must have a Bachelor\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar field of study A Professional Engineer\'s License is required, or the ability to obtain one Recent graduates encouraged to apply Excellent computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Working knowledge of Substation and Relay databases Good understanding of electric power systems and electric circuit analysis techniques Good understanding of microprocessor-based equipment and logic design Good working knowledge of NESC, NERC, FERC and WECC guidelines Valid driver\'s license and satisfactory driving record Demonstrate and maintain a good safety record Substation Relay Engineer I
- Starting Range: $85,000 - $97,200 Entry Level position -
Bachelor\'s degree in engineering required for all levels. Electrical . Produce basic designs utilizing existing procedures and standards; applying modifications as directed. Responsibilities include assisting in developing relay construction drawings, developing protective relay settings and conducting coordination studies and other activities. Substation Relay Engineer II
- Starting Range: $92,900 - $111,500 Intermediate working knowledge to produce conventional designs and deliverables of limited complexity; independently applying modifications for which precedents are generally established. Effectively manage projects of limited scope; accurately adjusting scope, schedule and budget as variances occur. Independently develop relay construction drawings, protective relay settings. Proficient in independently analyzing/troubleshooting relay malfunctions and supporting commissioning activities. Pursuit of PE expected. Substation Relay Engineer III
- Starting Range: $104,500 - $125,400 Advanced skills in relay event analysis and event and analysis software. Expertise in electrical drawings, protective relay settings calculations and analysis and relay setting coordination studies. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills and ability to mentor/train junior engineers effectively. PE. Substation Relay Engineer IV
- Starting Range: $116,100 - $139,300 May include an advanced degree and PE and may be required for certain positions. Technical relay leadership experience and improving and driving relay processes and standards. In-depth expert on operational and compliance requirements and processes. Strong strategic planning skills to align relay design and implementation with organizational objectives. Produce designs and deliverables of advanced complexity and perform peer review of colleagues\' work and/or those engineers who have a Professional License stamps engineering deliverables in a technical discipline. Advanced level technical skills including comprehensive system design, configuration, and management. PE strongly. Requisition #4769 Posting Dates: August 19, 2025 through Open Until Filled Department/Division: Distribution Operations: Substation Operations: Relay Engineering Employment Physical: Required Drug Test: Required Background Check: Required Relocation Benefit: Negotiable Telecommuting: Part-time Negotiable within NorthWestern Energy Service Territory We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal or state laws. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a need for assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources department at 1-800-245-6977 or at job.inquiries@northwestern.com Job Posted by ApplicantPro If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
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