Electrical Engineer (Relay Settings - P&C)

Job Overview

At Hive Power Engineering LLC (HIVE), we take pride in delivering high-quality engineering and consulting services, primarily in the Transmission and Distribution sector (13.8kV - 500kV). Our expertise spans substation design, relay settings, renewable generation interconnections, and more. With a strong reputation built on reliability and precision, we continue to attract new clients while maintaining a thoughtful, measured approach to growth. As we carefully expand to ensure consistent quality, we are seeking meticulous, detail-driven professionals to help meet the growing demand for our services, all while upholding the exceptional standards that define HIVE.

We welcome candidates at the entry/junior level who demonstrate experience in the areas listed below or a proven track record of academic or project success (GPA, successful projects, etc.)

Experienced relay settings engineers (3-5 years) are expected to demonstrate expertise in the following areas;

- Direct experience with configuring and developing relay settings for SEL (accelerator) and GE (EnerVista) is required. Experience with other relay types (Bassler, ABB, Siemens etc.) is preferred but not required.

- Ability to read, understand, edit and develop a variety of custom logic (in .rdb).

- CAPE and/or Aspen: Setup LZOP, CT, PT, Relay and conduct coordination study.

- Experience producing relay settings for variety of line relay setting philosophies: Line Diff, POTT, DCB, Step Distance using excel or MathCAD.

- Experience with variety of other assets: Bus protection, Transformer protection, Cap bank, reactor protection etc.

- Ability to develop protection and control drawings such as one lines, relay and control schematics.

- Relay Settings engineers will also be working on engineering package development.

- PRC / NERC / FERC / MOD compliance.

Experienced P&C engineers (3-5 years) are expected to demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

- Create scoping documents based on high level instructions.

- Generate one lines, three lines, AC elementary, DC elementary and wiring diagrams working with a drafter and/or a designer with varying level of markups.

- Setup communication schemes based on client standards or best practices.

- Design fiber communication schemes.

- Design logic diagrams to achieve the desired schemes.

- Setup SCADA and ALARM Point Assignment Sheets.

Additional experience that would be a plus but not required as follows:

- SCADA Programming, HMI, Automation, Orion LX /Novatech, DNP and other protocols

- Physical Electrical Design / 3D design using inventor.

- 61850 Goose messaging.

- Other aspects of substation design; any experience from other trades within substation design is a plus such as physical electrical design, transmission line design etc.

We are also looking for Substation Physical Electrical Engineers and Project Managers. Please see other openings and/or reach out bkovan@hpowere.com for additional information.

Hive Power Engineering LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual, Freelance

Pay: $70,000.00-$160,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 4 – 44 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

Work Location: Remote