Sargent & Lundy

Senior Protective Relaying Engineer 2

Sargent & Lundy$100K — $152K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power/Power Systems preferred)
  • 7+ years of engineering experience in power system protection
  • Experience with microprocessor-based and electro-mechanical relays
  • Proficient in relay software such as SEL AcSELerator and GE Enervista
  • Familiarity with protection studies for Generators, Transformers, and Motors
  • Experience with HV/EHV substation and Line Relaying
  • Knowledge of NERC PRC compliance evaluations

Responsibilities

  • Perform protection system calculations and analyses for diverse clients
  • Develop relay settings for HV/EHV substations and transmission lines
  • Create relay settings for power station generators and protection devices
  • Assist clients with compliance to NERC PRC standards
  • Conduct event report analyses

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision health plans
  • Life and Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition Assistance and Merit Scholarship Program
  • Paid annual personal/sick time and vacation
  • Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

WORK LOCATION: This position allows for a hybrid / flexible work schedule with a mix of work spent on site at the Sargent & Lundy office and working remote from home.

This senior engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division and willbe responsible forthe following:

  • Performing protection system calculations and analysis to support a wide variety of clients
  • Develop relay settings associated with HV/EHV Substation and Transmission Lines
  • Develop relay settings for Power Station Generators, Transformers, Motors and Medium Voltage and Low Voltage protection devices
  • Aiding clients tocomply withNERC PRC standards
  • Relaying Event Report analysis
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

  • A Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering(background in Power/Power Systems) and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree.Mastersor PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • 7 or moreyearsrelevant engineering experience with an emphasisinpower system protection
  • Experience with microprocessor-based relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB,etc) and electro-mechanical relays
  • Experience with micro-processor basedrelay software (SELAcSELerator, GEEnervista,etc)
  • Experience with Generator, Transformer, and Motor Protection studies
  • Experience with HV/EHV substation and Line Relaying
  • Experience with LV Breaker protection
  • Experience using protection system software such as ETAP, SKM, and Aspen
  • Experience with NERC PRC compliance evaluations

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Successful completion of the Professional Engineering (PE) exam
  • Experience performing transient analysis of power systems using software such as: PSS/E, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD and EMTP-RV
  • Experience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE orEasyPower
Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range$100,019 - $152,807 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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