Lead Protective Relaying Engineer 2
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.
About the Role
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 to comply with NERC PRC standards
Relaying Event Report analysis
Responsibilities
- 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 to comply with NERC PRC standards
- Relaying Event Report analysis
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (background in Power/Power Systems) and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
- Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
- 12 or more years relevant engineering experience with an emphasis in power system protection.
- Experience with microprocessor-based relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB, etc ) and electro-mechanical relays.
- Experience with micro- processor based relay software (SEL AcSELerator , GE Enervista , 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.
Skills
- 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 or EasyPower.
- AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy.
Benefits
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- 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 or EasyPower.
- AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy.
We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
Award-Winning Benefits:
- 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: $134,546 - $205,557
Transparency Statement: Sargent & 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.
Equal Opportunity: Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.