Protection Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Electrical Consultants, Inc. (ECI) is a leading power engineering consultant firm that provides engineering, system planning and studies, technical consultation, project management, surveying, environmental planning, commissioning/testing and construction services to electric utilities, energy developers and industrials throughout the U.S. Our experience includes system voltages from 4.16 kV through 765 kV.
ECI has an immediate opening for a Protection Engineer. As a Protection Engineer, the successful candidate will provide power system protection services including system model development, short‑circuit analysis, relay settings development, area coordination studies, standards development, relay operation analysis, and technical reviews of drawings and relay settings. The successful candidate will also be in charge of mentoring less experienced engineers through direct training and technical review of work.
Minimum Requirements:
- BSEE or equivalent degree
- 5+ years of protection engineering experience
- SEL Relay Setting experience
- ASPEN One Liner or PSSE CAPE experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organization and planning skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Commitment to quality and accuracy
- Willingness to meet fast‑paced project schedules
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred
Additional notes:
Client‑mandated drug and background checking may apply; occasional travel/driving required. Applicants must not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H‑1B) now or in the future. Successful applicant will be subject to ECI's auto insurance carrier requirements.
Compensation Range: $107,000 - $120,000 Annually
Salary commensurate with experience and education.
Benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k), profit sharing and employee stock ownership plan
- Paid vacation, personal days and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Continued professional education reimbursement
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Protection Engineer• Tacoma, WA, United States#J-18808-Ljbffr
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