Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Job Information

Job Opening ID

OTSI_2614_JOB

Date Opened

07/23/2026

Industry

Energy and Utilities

Job Type

Contract

Required Skills

Protection & Control

Power

+2

City

Overland Park

State/Province

Kansas

Country

United States

Zip/Postal Code

00000

About Us

OTSI is a global technology partner providing enterprise IT consulting, digital solutions, and managed services. We help organizations modernize complex technology landscapes, harness the power of data, and build scalable AI-led ecosystems to accelerate innovation and business growth. With over 26 years of experience, we consistently turn complex challenges into success stories through our strong technical capabilities and deep industry knowledge. Our global team of 1,800+ professionals, spread across 6 countries, delivers cutting-edge solutions for customers across Banking, Financial Services, Insurance, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Utilities, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Government, Hi-Tech, Telecom & Media, Manufacturing, and more.

Our focused technology areas:

AI/ML (Agentic AI Solutions, GenAI/LLMs, Natural Language Processing, Intelligent Processing, Physical Intelligence)

Data & Analytics (Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Migration, Data Modernization, Big Data, Analytics and BI)

Cloud (Cloud Computing, Cloud Migration, Cloud-Native Architecture, Hybrid and Multi-Cloud)

Digital Engineering (Application Modernization, Product Engineering, Platform Engineering, DevSecOps)

Quality Engineering (Manual Testing, Non-functional testing, Test Automation, Digital Testing)

Enterprise Platforms (SAP, Microsoft, Oracle, etc.)

Our focused industries and target segments:

Banking, Financial Services, & Insurance

Manufacturing, Transportation, & Logistics

Energy & Utilities

Telecom & Media

Healthcare & Life-sciences

Government & Public Sector (FED, SLED, & Partners)

Hi-Tech

Job Description

OTSI (Object Technology Solutions, Inc) has an immediate opening for a Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection

Staff Electrical Engineer - Power System Protection. (onsite Role)

Locations:

Overland Park, KS

Ann Arbor, MI

Bloomington, MN

Dallas, TX

Denver, CO

Houston, TX

Orlando, FL

Phoenix, AZ

Cary, NC

Tualatin, OR

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES:

Client is seeking a Power System Protection Engineer with 5-10 years’ experience to join our Protective Relay Settings team. The ideal candidate has significant working experience and knowledge of Protection & Control (P&C) design concepts, relay setting calculations / setting file development, relay manufacturer software platforms, and power system analysis & modeling software.

5 years of experience in development of protective relay settings (line, transformer, breaker, bus, et cetera).

Significant experience with commonly utilized system modeling software programs (ASPEN, CAPE, CYME, ETAP, SKM, et cetera).

Significant knowledge and application of the predominant protection schemes and philosophies which are encountered in Transmission, Distribution, and Renewable Collector Substations.

Significant experience with Mathcad and Excel software for protective setting calculations.

Experience with commonly utilized communication protocols (DNP, SEL, MMS, Modbus, et cetera).

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

5-10 years of experience in Transmission industry.

Previous working experience with Protection & Control design concepts including one-lines, three-lines, schematics, wiring, et cetera.

Knowledge of IEC 61850 (GOOSE, MMS, SV) and its implementation.

Knowledge and application of NERC-PRC standards and other commonly utilized industry standards.

Proven ability to independently develop written communication and to facilitate coordination with team members and clients.

Proven ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Proven ability to lead small projects including management of project schedules, budgets, and staffing.

Significant experience supporting proposal development- including, scope of work, level of work, engineering estimates, schedule.

Strong leaderships skills, with desire to train and develop early career and/or inexperienced professionals.

Significant experience functioning in a QC/QA capacity.

Preferred Certifications:

PE License (preferred, not required)

Education: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing. Minimum of 5 years related work experience.