Lead Protection and Control Engineer 1 - GRID

Sargent & Lundy; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Protection and Control Engineer 1 - GRID responsible for reviewing substation modification designs and guiding less experienced engineers. This hybrid role requires a BSEE with significant experience in high voltage substations. Enjoy competitive benefits and a chance for career development at a leading energy engineering firm.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Employee discount program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience focused on protection/control for high voltage substations.
• Familiarity with design codes (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI).
• Experience with vendor protective relay equipment.

Responsibilities

• Review protective relaying philosophies and equipment selection.
• Investigate and troubleshoot substation protection/control issues.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less experienced engineers.

Skills

Protection / Control / Telecommunications

Design techniques

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Education

BSEE with power systems or controls emphasis

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Lead Protection and Control Engineer 1 - GRID

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This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for distribution and high voltage substations. As a Lead Protection & Control Engineeryou will primarily review the work of others. That work will typically consist primarily of protection and control schematics and wiring drawings for a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements.

• You will be responsible for reviewing protective relaying philosophies, including selection of relay, control, and communications equipment, SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of substation protection and control issues.
• You will perform review of the designs prepared by others for single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. schematic diagrams.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of processes and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant project site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
  
  

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

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

Essential Skills And Experience

• This position requires a BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 10 or more years of experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination.
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Valued But Not Required Skills And Experience

• Prior experience is desirable to include in-line, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.).
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Testing or commissioning experience.
• PE license.
  
  

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

Awards & Recognition 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Professional Services

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