Job Profile-Relay Engineer

Essential Skills & Tools

Technical Expertise

• Comprehensive Relay Knowledge:

Proficient in handling a wide range of protective relays, including electromechanical, solid-state, and advanced microprocessor-based relays from major OEMs such as SIEMENS, ABB, GE, and others. Skilled in interpreting relay settings, troubleshooting logic, and optimizing schemes for enhanced system reliability.

• Relay Testing & Commissioning:

Hands-on expertise with secondary injection test sets, primary injection testing, relay configuration software, and fault recording/analysis tools. Experienced in commissioning of feeder, transformer, busbar, line, and motor protection systems in substation environments (AIS/GIS).

• Engineering Software & System Standards:

Proficient in industry-leading tools like CAPE and ASPEN for relay coordination studies, AutoCAD for engineering drawings, and SCADA/DCS system integration for control & monitoring.

Well-versed in IEC 61850 protocols, GOOSE messaging, and substation automation architectures.

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Protection Coordination & Logic Review:

Conducts detailed relay coordination, load flow assessment, grading margin checks, and verification of protection logic diagrams to ensure system stability and selectivity.

• Fault Analysis & System Evaluation:

Strong understanding of transient behavior, short-circuit analysis, event/fault waveform interpretation, and root-cause identification for system disturbances. Able to assess risk, propose mitigation measures, and implement corrective actions aligned with industry standards.

• Technical Decision-Making:

Ability to evaluate complex protection scenarios, foresee potential system vulnerabilities, and recommend design or setting improvements to reduce downtime and enhance safety.

Soft Skills

• Communication & Reporting:

Capable of preparing clear and comprehensive technical reports, commissioning documents, relay test sheets, event analysis reports, and client presentations. Comfortable interacting with clients, OEMs, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• Time & Quality Management:

Strong focus on accuracy, quality control, and timely delivery of engineering outputs. Effectively manages multiple assignments without compromising on technical rigor.

• Teamwork & Leadership:

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with project teams, support field personnel, guide junior engineers, and work efficiently under high-pressure project timelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Background:

Bachelor's degree/Diploma in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field. A postgraduate qualification is considered an added advantage.

• Professional Experience:

2–5+ years of experience in protective relaying, substation engineering, testing & commissioning, or power system studies. Experience with HV/MV substations, transmission & distribution networks, and utility or EPC projects is highly valued.

• Certifications & Standards Knowledge:

Strong working knowledge of NERC, IEEE, IEC, and utility protection standards.

Industry Exposure:

Experience coordinating with utilities, consultants, and project stakeholders; exposure to site commissioning, documentation, audits, and testing protocols.