Protective Relaying Engineering Consultant 2
About The Position
This engineering consultant position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division. The role supports a wide variety of clients through protection system calculations and analysis, relay settings development, NERC PRC compliance assistance, and relaying event report analysis. The position allows for a hybrid/flexible work schedule, with a mix of work at a Sargent & Lundy office and remote work from home. Sargent & Lundy values appropriate use of technology to improve work and deliver high-quality client outcomes. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools in their work. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. The company describes its benefits as supporting employee health, well-being, and work-life balance. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; individuals may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $145,310 to $222,001.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a background in power or power systems; sufficient industry experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree.
- 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience, with an emphasis on power system protection.
- Experience with microprocessor-based relays, such as SEL, Beckwith, GE, and ABB, and with electromechanical relays.
- Experience with microprocessor-based relay software, such as SEL AcSELerator and GE Enervista.
- Experience with generator, transformer, and motor protection studies.
- Experience with HV/EHV substation and line relaying.
- Experience with low-voltage breaker protection.
- Experience using protection system software such as ETAP, SKM, and Aspen.
- Experience with NERC PRC compliance evaluations.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering.
- 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.
- 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
- Perform protection system calculations and analysis to support a wide variety of clients.
- Develop relay settings for HV/EHV substations and transmission lines.
- Develop relay settings for power station generators, transformers, motors, and medium- and low-voltage protection devices.
- Help clients comply with NERC PRC standards.
- Analyze relaying event reports.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package and may be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
