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Relay Project Engineer

DPP

Job Location:

Duluth, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 23 October 2026 (12 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 20 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

DPP is seeking a Relay Project Engineer for a direct placement opportunity with our client in the engineering industry.

Work Location: Onsite in Duluth GA

Position Summary:

The Relay Project Engineer will be responsible for supporting construction projects by having a thorough understanding of EPC project designs material equipment and construction specifications for substation projects (MV thru EHV).
You will be accountable for supporting the field and being the main interface between the construction and the design engineering team(s).
You will help ensure adherence to designs and standards.
Occasionally will be asked to review the work of peers junior engineers and sub-contractors to ensure timely project execution and quality.

Responsibilities:

Support the Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) efforts for the company by being the main point of contact for questions during the estimating construction and testing phases.
Supports relationships with alliance clients.
Communicate effectively and confidently with clients subcontractors and internal groups.
Respond to field and client inquiries timely.
Thorough understanding and experience in the detailed design and construction of utility substations (MV through EHV) primarily focused on protection and control systems including but not limited to: one-line diagrams schematics wiring diagrams SCADA communications AC and DC station service systems cable sizing/routing instrument transformers circuit breakers power transformers and autotransformers.
Full understanding of substation physical and electrical layouts substation equipment specifications general arrangement grounding and outdoor bus design.
Review RFP and help ensure that engineering estimates are complete and accurate. When applicable review subcontractor estimates to ensure they are accurate and complete for their assigned tasks.
Conduct and support pre-construction design package review meetings with client and subcontractors.
Conducts project job walks as needed and ensures the engineering design packages are being executed properly during construction.
When needed develop project proposals bid preparation project schedules bill of materials etc. for assigned projects.
Able to perform quality reviews of engineering work for both internal assets/sub-contractors on assigned projects when necessary.
Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze technical issues and develop solutions that minimize impact to both project schedule and budget.
Support the teams efforts in delivering quality work on time and budget.
Comfortable with presenting technical topics to small groups with varying levels of experience.
Ability to travel to meet with clients and conduct professional meetings (10%).
Ability to prioritize work manage tasks for multiple projects under budget and time constraints.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited university Electrical Engineering (BSEE) preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience with a Professional Engineering (PE) License.
9 years of experience without a PE.
Proven track record in the utility industry with both design-only and Engineer Procure and Construct (EPC) projects and all aspects of Relay Protection and Control.
Proven experience with complex engineering projects.
High level of personal initiative and the ability to interact professionally with personnel clients and contractors.

Interested Learn more:
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DP Professionals (DPP) offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. DPP is a certified Woman-owned Small Business Enterprise (WBE and WOSB) with more than 25 years in the staffing industry. EOE/AA/V/D

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