Senior Protection Engineer (Medium Voltage / Utility Distribution)
$40–100/hr
Remote STEM contract with micro1, $40–100/hr. Posted Nov 4.
$40–100/hr
Apply on micro1Is this job worth applying to?
- Pay
- Above typicalTops out at $100/hr. The typical top rate across 148 priced STEM listings is $70/hr.
- Getting in
- Some screening~30–45 min: profile + AI interview. Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview.
- Steady work
- Work is patchyLong waits between tasks are common.
- Payout record
- Some delaysSchedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments).
- Freshness
- FreshPosted 2d ago. Still listed on micro1 on Nov 6, 2026.
- Where you live
- Not statedThe listing names no country.
The job description
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.
How do you apply to micro1?
Apply on micro1
The Apply button opens this post on micro1's own site. You apply with them, not with Rubric. Budget about 30–45 min: profile + AI interview.
Get through screening
What micro1 asks for after you apply:
- Do the AI interview with Zara on a computer (not a phone)
- Take any skill assessment and verify your identity
- Wait to be matched to a project and sign the contract
Start work and get paid
Pay schedule: twice a month. Paid via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments). You're paid for the work they hand out, not a fixed salary.
micro1 also needs
- Computer with webcam and mic for the AI interview
- Relevant degree or work history for expert roles
Red flags
- Red flagWeeks of silence after the AI interview
- Red flagContracts signed but no onboarding or tasks
- Red flagProjects ending or changing scope without notice
What is micro1 like to work for?
Recruiting company that vets experts with an AI interviewer (Zara) and staffs them on contract AI-training and evaluation projects for AI labs.
| Advertised pay | $15–135/hr |
|---|---|
| Getting in | Some screening |
| Application takes | ~30–45 min: profile + AI interview |
| How you get paid | Twice a month, via micro1 platform wallet (contractor payments) |
| Payout record | Some delays |
| Countries | Recruits globally with heavy hiring in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe; India-based applicants are eligible for many roles. |
Generalist and annotation roles start around $15–30/hr; coding, STEM and law/medicine roles commonly list $40–90/hr and occasionally more.
