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Settings Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
Boerne, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
SEnergy is seeking a highly skilled Settings Engineer to develop review and implement protective relay settings for transmission and distribution substations.
The ideal candidate will have strong power system short-circuit modeling and coordination experience and a deep understanding of relay protection philosophies. Minimum of 5 years of direct relay settings experience in the power industry is required.
The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.
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The ideal candidate will have strong power system short-circuit modeling and coordination experience and a deep understanding of relay protection philosophies. Minimum of 5 years of direct relay settings experience in the power industry is required.
The position is located at our Boerne office and may require some overnight travel to project sites.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform protective relaying analysis such as short-circuit modelling protection coordination PT and CT sizing determination and arc flash studies
- Develop relay settings andreports for transmission distribution and generation substation equipment
- Ensure compliance with NERC IEEE and utility standards
- Maintain accurate documentation of settings files settings report and coordination studies
- Analyze system disturbances review and validate protection performance
- Provide remote and/or on-site support for relay testing & commissioning
- Ensure protection and controls settings deliverables meet the schedule and scope requirements of the contract and communicate with the project manager any risks
- Review relay one-line and schematic drawings
- Review vendor documentation
- Develop technical equipment specifications
- Provide specialized technical input for protection and control design
- Participate in development of technical proposals and provide estimates for the engineering budget
- Maintain and continuously adopt new technical skills and knowledge
- Perform quality control review of work developed by other team members
- Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) within United States (State of Texas preferred) and ability to obtain additional PE licenses if needed
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 5 years of direct relay settings experience in the power industry
- Experience with SEL Eaton Beckwith or similar protective relays
- Additional years of experience in conceptual engineering and substation design is preferred
SKILLS:
- Able to clearly articulate and communicate (verbal writing) in English with global stakeholders
- Possess strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently as necessary as well as accomplish common objectives in a team setting
- Processes exceptional computer skills with emphasis in ASPEN OneLiner ETAP and MathCAD
- Strong understanding of transmission and substation protection schemes
- Strong time management organization and multi-tasking skills
PHYSICAL:
- This position requires the ability to listen and hear good eyesight sitting standing walking and use of hands and arms
BENEFITS:
- 100% Employer paid health insurance and 50% for first dependent
- 200% 401(k) match up to 4.5%
- Employer paid STD LTD and Life Insurance
- Dental Vision Life and Supplemental offered
- Paid Holidays
- Starting at 3-week PTO with rollover
- Annual Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account
- Annual Profit-Sharing Bonus based on Performance
Required Experience:
Senior IC
