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Senior Protection Engineer in Anchorage

  2025-11-05     Energy Jobline ZR     Anchorage,AK  
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Job DescriptionJob Description

Electric Power Systems, Inc is a unique company offering a wide range of experience and education in the area of power system operations, design, consultation and studies. We provide extensive services from planning studies, design and construction, to periodic testing and maintenance. We are currently seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer with a passion for protective relaying and power system analysis to join our Anchorage, Alaska or Olympia, Washington team.

Responsibilities

You'll play a key role in high-impact projects involving the design and analysis of electrical protection systems, including:

  • Conducting protection and coordination studies for transmission and distribution systems (5kV–230kV)
  • Developing relay configuration files for substations and small-to-medium systems
  • Performing short circuit and arc flash hazard studies
  • Analyzing event reports and test results, and supporting field commissioning efforts
  • Creating detailed protection design drawings and technical documentation
  • Leading your own projects, from kickoff to closeout—tracking data, coordinating with clients, and managing timelines

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
  • 5+ years of experience in power system protection and control
  • Strong knowledge of protective relay theory and application (SEL, GE Multilin, etc.)
  • PE license (or ability to obtain it withing a reasonable time frame)
  • Experience with short circuit modeling tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, ASPEN) is a plus
  • Clear communication skills, with the ability to write technical reports and lead client discussions

Benefits

We offer a competitive total compensation package, including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with a non-elective safe harbor contribution
  • Life and Long-Term Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Vacation & Holidays
  • Health Club Membership
  • Optional Supplemental Insurance such as vision, hospital confinement, accident, etc.
  • Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We encourage qualified individuals of all races, ethnicities, identities, veteran statuses, and abilities to apply.

Note: This is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.

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