Lead Protective Relaying Engineer 2

Sargent & Lundy • Houston, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This lead engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division. The role involves performing protection system calculations and analysis to support a wide variety of clients, developing relay settings for various power system components, aiding clients with NERC PRC standards compliance, and analyzing relaying events. The position offers a hybrid/flexible work schedule with a mix of on-site and remote work.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (background in Power/Power Systems)
• Sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• 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
• Demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

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

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans
• Generous paid time off
• 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
• Yearly discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior