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Reworld

Senior Electrical Engineer - Relay Protection

USA, NJ, Florham Park

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Seniority
Senior
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
2 Sept 2026

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Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world’s largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

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About the role

Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Electrical Plant Support Engineering, the Senior Electrical Engineer - Relay Protection will be responsible for leading and/or supporting the activities of the electrical plant support engineering team. The scope covers mostly operations and maintenance support in addition to aid for the design team for all electrical aspects of the Thermomechanical Treatment Facilities (TTF) process at 35+ facilities globally. This includes all High, Medium, and Low Voltage Electrical Systems E.g. Switchgears, Relay Protection, Transformers, Motor Control Centers, etc. The troubleshooting of this electrical infrastructure supports all disciplines including steam generation boilers and their auxiliaries, feedwater pumps, deaerator systems, condensers, air pollution control equipment, ash handling and conveying equipment, metals recovery systems, etc.

The Senior Electrical Engineer - Relay Protection will provide technical resolution and troubleshooting guidance to plant and maintenance teams in support of emergent or on-going challenges. They will also own root cause analyses for larger issues and as a part of this derive and support implementation of corrective and preventative actions for the Reworld installed fleet. Acting as a potential mentor for more junior members of the team, the Senior Electrical Engineer - Relay Protection will share best practices and technical expertise. Although this is a corporate engineering role, it involves extensive collaboration with sites, hence ~30% travel should be expected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Design

  • Assist design engineering team to Review/Approve Electrical System Design documents including:
  • o One Line/Three Line Diagrams

o DC Control Schematics

o Wiring diagrams

o Arc Flash, Short Circuit & Voltage Drop Calculations

o Coordination Studies using SKM is a plus

Supports development of scope of work for Electrical AE firms on projects supporting emergent needs and coordinates with suppliers and contractors as applicable

Commissioning/Startup:

  • Provides on-site consulting/overview of equipment installation and preparation for service
  • Supports field activities on construction projects and provides guidance on electrical design/installation issues.
  • Troubleshooting/Problem Solving:
  • Provides direct Electrical troubleshooting support, or in some cases leverages outside engineering firms to support plant operations.
  • Analyzes Electrical failure root causes and develop cost effective technical solutions using SEL Synchro wave Event Analyzer, GE EnerVista and similar tools.
  • Develop and maintain technical service bulletins related to lessons learned or reliability/availability solutions/best practices; assist sites with adherence to technical standards and internal/OEM bulletins.

Continuous Improvement:

Work with corporate and plant engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and productivity goals.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited Institution.
  • Minimum 4+ years engineering experience in electrical power distribution.
  • PE License is preferred, EIT required
  • Experience:
  • An ability to travel approximately 30%
  • Must have experience with High, Medium & Low Voltage distribution systems and electrical power generation, preferably in large utility power plant/s or large industrial facilities
  • Must have proficiency in understanding One Line/Three Line Diagrams, DC Control Schematics, Wiring diagrams, GA drawings related to interconnections, substations, power plants and electrical aspects of process plants including but not limited to motors, MCCs, PDCs and other electrical equipment.
  • Experience with microprocessor, solid state and electro mechanical protective relaying schemes (Medium Voltage) including coordination and development of relay settings or troubleshooting of relay related trips. SEL relays experience is highly preferred.
  • Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data to identify trends is required.
  • Must have effective written and oral communication skills; must be able to analyze data, write technical reports, develop work packages (incl. engineering drawings), and the ability to handle multiple assignments
  • An ability to effectively communicate complex information, while considering audience understanding and level
  • Ability to work on multiple facility emergent support concurrently.
  • Experience in using SEL Synchro wave Event Analyzer, and GE EnerVista and similar tools.
  • Experience using SKM tool for coordination study purposes.

In addition to salary, this role is eligible for benefits. The benefits would include medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans; 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; paid time off; and paid holidays.

Additional details are available at https://www.reworldwaste.com/careers/benefits .

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

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All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld’s reasonable estimate of base pay for this role based on primary posting location. It is expected that most qualified candidates in this location will fall within the posting range. The final salary offered for this role will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to: experience, education, geographic location, skills and competencies, travel requirements and/or union contracts (if applicable). Pay ranges are reviewed from time to time and may be modified in the future.

The pay range for the primary location of this position is: $95,200.00 - $126,700.00 USD per annum

Reworld™ provides an industry-leading benefits package that supports the whole person—and their families—through a balanced approach to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. Regular full-time employees based in the USA have access to comprehensive medical, prescription drugs, dental, and vision coverage, FSA, HSA, short- and long-term disability benefits. Our 401(k) plan is industry-leading, with an up to 7% company match. Additional benefits include Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, EAP, paid parental leave, and educational assistance. For more information regarding these offerings, please visit the Reworld Careers Benefits Page . Reworld™ reserves the right to amend, suspend or terminate any benefit plan, in whole or in part, at any time.

Our DEI Commitment

Reworld is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has developed an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), and will not

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