Experienced Protective Relaying Engineer

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

This senior engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division and will be responsible for the following

Performing protection system calculations and analysis to support a wide variety of clientsDevelop relay settings associated with HV/EHV Substation and Transmission LinesDevelop relay settings for Power Station Generators, Transformers, Motors and Medium Voltage and Low Voltage protection devicesAiding clients to comply with NERC PRC standardsRelaying Event Report analysis

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

Essential skills and experience

A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (background in Power/Power Systems) and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degreeA minimum of 5 years relevant engineering experience with an emphasis in power system protectionExperience with microprocessor-based relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB, etc) and electro-mechanical relaysExperience with micro-processor based relay software (SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, etc)Experience with Generator, Transformer, and Motor Protection studiesExperience with HV/EHV substation and Line RelayingExperience with LV Breaker protectionExperience using protection system software such as ETAP, SKM, and AspenExperience with NERC PRC compliance evaluations

Valued but not required skills and experience

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferredSuccessful completion of the Professional Engineering Engineering (PE) examExperience performing transient analysis of power systems using software such as PSS/E, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD and EMTP-RVExperience in short circuit analysis and using software programs CAPE or EasyPower

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services—from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance—with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

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