Company Description RRC Companies is a leading designer of utility-scale wind, solar, energy storage, data center, and oil & gas projects across the United States and select international markets. The organization offers a comprehensive range of engineering and technical services, including project development, geotechnical, civil, structural, electrical, and SCADA engineering.

RRC also provides land surveying, field services, and construction material testing, supporting projects from early planning through execution. The company is driven by a robust commitment to quality work, support for its teams, long-term client partnerships, and the future of sustainable energy. Professionals joining RRC become part of a mission-focused environment that values technical excellence and collaboration.

Role Description This is a full-time remote role for a Relay Settings Engineer.

The Relay Settings

Engineer will develop, review, and optimize protection and control settings for utility-scale renewable and traditional energy projects, ensuring reliable and safe operation of electrical systems. Daily responsibilities include performing short-circuit and coordination studies, configuring and testing protective relays, analyzing system events and misoperations, and preparing clear documentation and reports. The role also involves collaborating with electrical and SCADA engineers, supporting commissioning and field teams, and maintaining compliance with applicable standards, codes, and client requirements.



The engineer will work closely with project managers and clients to clarify technical needs, provide recommendations, and contribute to continuous improvement of protection practices.

Qualifications

- Strong foundation in power systems engineering, including protection principles, relay coordination, and system modeling.
- Experience with configuring and testing protective relays (e.g., SEL, GE, ABB or similar) and related protection and control equipment.
- Proficiency with power system analysis tools (such as ETAP, ASPEN, CAPE, or similar) for short-circuit and coordination studies.
- Ability to interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and protection settings files, and translate them into clear documentation.
- Knowledge of relevant industry standards and codes (e.g., IEEE, NERC, IEC, ANSI) and utility interconnection requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, particularly in evaluating system events and misoperations.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate in multi-disciplinary and remote teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional licensure (EIT/PE) is a plus.
- Experience with utility-scale renewable energy, transmission, or substation projects is highly beneficial.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment, manage multiple projects, and meet schedule and quality expectations.

📌 Relay Settings Engineer (Canada)
🏢 RRC Companies
📍 Canada