March 22, 2026
Electric Energy Jobs

Protection & Control Settings Engineer

Organization:
Evergy
Region:
Canada, Kansas, Topeka
End of contest:
March 25, 2026
Type:
Full time
Category:
Protection & control
Description
REQUISITION: TRA00YZ
DEPARTMENT: Protection & Control Settings Engineering -Topeka General Office or F&M Service Center
LOCATION: Topeka, KS
Kansas City, MO
PAY RANGE: 
Engineer I: $68,500 - $85,600 - $102,700
Engineer II: $83,600 - $104,500 - $125,400
Staff Engineer: $93,400 - $116,800 - $140,200
Sr Engineer: $94,600 - $126,500 - $157,600
Lead Engineer: $111,400 - $148,500 - $185,600

Scheduled Work Hours: 
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Other hours as required)

Job Description:
P&C Settings Engineers support Evergy's protection and control (P&C) systems by performing fault studies, developing relay settings, and performing fault event analysis.  Additionally, they may assist with developing relay panel drawings, troubleshooting of P&C systems, and in-service testing.  P&C Settings Engineers also develop relaying philosophy and standards to enhance fault isolation and response times; and to meet NERC PRC compliance requirements.  

As part of this team, you'll work closely with Relay Technicians, P&C Design Engineering, and Substation Maintenance and Construction teams.
 

 

 

Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum education level of a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university is required.  Minimum 4 years experience in performing calculations and setting transmission system protection relays preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

  • Knowledge of per unit calculations. 
  • Understanding of schematic, wiring, and logic diagrams. 
  • Knowledge of Generation, Transmission and Distribution system relays and associated protection schemes. 
  • Experience using PSSE, ASPEN One-Liner, CAPE, ETAP, or equivalent fault analysis software.
  • Experience utilizing communication relay schemes such as directional carrier blocking and permissive overreach transfer trip. 
  • Knowledge of NERC system protection standards preferred
  • Must be dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented and have excellent organizational and proofreading skills.  
  • Must possess the ability to work and communicate effectively with other company personnel. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word.  
  • Must be able to handle multiple priorities and operate efficiently and effectively in high stress environment

Licenses, Certificates, Bonding and/or Testing Required:
Must have a valid driver's license.

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Contact

Evergy



Kansas City

Missouri États-Unis

www.evergyinc.com