Electrical Engineer I, II or III (Protective Relaying & Automation)

Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Arizona G&T Cooperatives is seeking candidates for the position of Protective Relay & Automation Engineer I, II or III. This position is responsible and accountable for the proper and safe setting, integration and operation of power substations protective relaying, control schemes, automation and communication equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Perform short circuit and coordination studies within power delivery system, other utilities and member coop systems. Manage short circuit/coordination and relay database software. Manage an in-house relay committee, consisting of members from Operations and Maintenance, to review and approve all relay applications and settings, evaluate new products and review system outages for proper relay operations. Continue the system review effort to improve the reliability of the system to minimize relay miss-operation. Provide engineering support to maintenance craft personnel and System Operations in optimizing the operation of the power delivery system. Provide technical support to substation engineering group regarding relay protection design. Minimum requirements are Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Option preferable) and 1 plus years’ experience in power system troubleshooting and design. Effective computer skills including word processing and spreadsheets is also needed. Candidates should have effective oral and written communication skills. Desirable knowledge or familiarity with the following is also a plus: Utility protective relaying application, control scheme design, electrical apparatus testing, relay testing, meter testing and substation automation/integration Knowledge of relaying and substation automation/integration communications Knowledge of ASPEN OneLiner (short circuit/coordination) and ASPEN Relay Database software All offers of employment are contingent on passing pre-employment drug screen, criminal and driving background checks, and employment reference checks. Salary: $7,026.67 - $11,771.58 monthly (Salary and Level will be dependent upon education and experience) Applications/Resumes must be received by end of the day on Thursday, June 19, 2025 Salary/Compensation: $7,027 - $11,772 per month

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