Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution)

$40–$100/hr USDmicro1RemoteSelected countries only

At a glance

You assess and validate medium-voltage protection cases, relay settings and coordination for a customer project, and write detailed rationales to help train AI models. You need at least 8 years of hands-on medium-voltage (2.4kV–38kV) protection engineering experience in U.S. utility distribution or industrial settings.

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  • Remote · Contract role
  • Open to applicants in 58 countries, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada
  • Top of the range ($100/hr USD) is well above the typical $68/hr USD for similar roles on micro1 See how this pay compares ↓
  • Posted Nov 4, 2026 · 1 opening reported

About the role

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.

Skills

Protective RelayingRelay SettingsMedium Voltage DistributionFault Current AnalysisProtective Device CoordinationPower Systems
Applicant countries
Selected countries only

Eligible countries: Bangladesh, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan.

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Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Canada, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia

Openings reported
1
Work arrangement
Remote
Advertised job location
Not specified
Originally posted
2026-11-04
Last checked

How this pay compares

Engineering: typical hourly pay on each platform, November 2026.

This role $40–$100/hr USDTypical on micro1 $68/hr USDTypical across platforms $80/hr USD

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Based on 235 hourly-paid roles listed in November 2026. Per-task and project rates are not included. Each platform sets its own pay.

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