Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution)
micro1Legit · not rated yetPosted yesterday
Pay: $40–100/hr
- Who can apply
- Countries not stated in the listing
- Hours
- Hours vary · Freelance
- Where
- Remote, work from home
- Job type
- Expert (SME) review
- Openings
- 1 opening
At a glance: A freelance, remote expert (SME) review job with micro1. It pays $40–100/hr, with hours that vary. The listing doesn't say which countries can apply.
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How this pay compares
This job pays more than 66% of the 221 other software engineering jobs on the board that state pay; 31% pay more.
- This job
- $70/hrMiddle of $40–100/hr
- Median on micro1
- $65/hrFrom 373 other paid jobs
- Median in software engineering
- $65/hrFrom 221 other paid jobs
Requirements
- Qualifications
- Protective Relaying
- Relay Settings
- Medium Voltage Distribution
- Fault Current Analysis
- Protective Device Coordination
- Power Systems
- Languages
- English
- Equipment
- Computer with a reliable internet connection
About this job
Role Title: Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution)
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
micro1 is engaging Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution) experts to contribute their technical expertise to a customer's project in the utility distribution sector. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
• Assess and validate protection system reference cases, including relay settings, coordination curves, and protection logs for medium voltage utility distribution networks.
• Review and provide feedback on technical documentation related to protective relaying and device coordination practices.
• Analyze power system studies such as fault current analysis and equipment protection reviews, utilizing recognized industry methodologies.
• Evaluate and critique the application of protective relays (SEL, GE, or equivalent microprocessor-based relays) in medium voltage environments.
• Develop detailed, well-structured written responses and rationales explaining your analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with project managers and technical leads via clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Support the creation of realistic, diverse scenarios that reflect U.S. distribution-utility or industrial standards for training and validation purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
• Minimum 8 years of hands-on experience in medium-voltage (2.4kV–38kV) protection engineering within U.S. utility distribution or industrial settings.
• Strong background in protective relaying, relay settings, power system analysis, and device coordination.
• Proficiency with SEL, GE, or standard microprocessor relays and associated software.
• Advanced skill in power system modeling tools such as ETAP, ASPEN, or CAPE.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical concepts clearly in both written and verbal formats.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and analytical rigor when reviewing technical materials and data sets.
• Previous experience validating or creating technical documentation, protection settings, or relay coordination studies is highly regarded.
Listing history
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