About this opportunity
HDR lists this System Protection & Studies Engineer opportunity in saint paul, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer
HDR Engineering is looking for a System Protection and Studies (SPS) Project Engineer to join our growing and nationally ranked team of Power Delivery professionals.
Responsibilities
Perform protective relay calculations and determine appropriate relay set points.
Perform protective relay coordination studies utilizing short‑circuit modeling software.
Develop relay setting files utilizing relay vendor software.
Produce relay coordination compliance reports for applicable NERC‑PRC standards.
Develop SCADA point list.
Produce communication settings for protective relays.
Produce required client protective relay reports.
Provide protective relay construction support.
Provide P&C support with scheme development and design reviews.
Work under the direct supervision of a Senior Engineer, APM, or PM.
Work independently on tasks and may assist senior engineers on larger, more complex projects.
Some travel may be required.
Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs or Technicians as needed.
Coordinate with other substation design disciplines (i.e., P&C design teams).
Perform other duties as needed.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (e.g., PE or P.Eng license).
Previous experience in project execution within the Power Market Sector.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office and standard Power Market Sector design software (e.g., PLS CAD, AutoCAD, Plant 3D, AutoPipe, and Revit).
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.
Benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.
Location and Schedule
Primary Location: United States–Minnesota–Saint Louis Park
Other Locations: United States–Minnesota–Minneapolis, United States–Minnesota–St. Paul
Industry: Power
Schedule: Full‑time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: System Protection and Planning
Job Posting: Jul 15, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Worksite address
saint paul, MN, 55199, US
Who can apply
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