Lead Protection and Controls Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Lead Protection & Control Engineer, der seine Expertise in Schutz- und Steuerungssystemen für Hochspannungsumspannstationen einbringen möchte. In dieser spannenden Rolle werden Sie die Arbeiten anderer überprüfen, komplexe Probleme lösen und weniger erfahrene Ingenieure betreuen. Mit einem hybriden Arbeitsmodell, das eine ausgewogene Work-Life-Balance fördert, bietet diese Position die Möglichkeit, Ihre Karriere durch kontinuierliches Lernen und Entwicklung voranzutreiben. Profitieren Sie von umfassenden Gesundheitsplänen und einer unterstützenden Unternehmenskultur, die auf Gleichberechtigung und Inklusion setzt.

Benefits

Gesundheitspläne: Medizinisch, Zahnmedizinisch, Sehen

Lebens- und Unfallversicherung

Invaliditätsversicherung

Mitarbeiterunterstützungsprogramm

Backup-Kinderbetreuung

FSA & HSA

Rentenpläne

Studienhilfe

Bonusse

Qualifications

• 10+ Jahre Erfahrung in Schutz- und Steuerungssystemen für Hochspannungsstationen.
• Kenntnisse in Standards wie NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE und ANSI.

Responsibilities

• Überprüfung von Schutz- und Steuerungsschemata für Umspannstationen.
• Mentoring von weniger erfahrenen Ingenieuren und Peer-Learning.

Skills

Schutz- und Steuerungssysteme

Kommunikationssysteme

Technische Zeichnungen

MS Office Anwendungen

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

BSc in Elektrotechnik

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Description

This position offers the opportunity to apply your knowledge of protective relaying and control systems for distribution and high voltage substations. As a Lead Protection & Control Engineer, you will primarily review the work of others, including protection and control schematics and wiring diagrams for various substation modifications and upgrades to meet client requirements.

• You will review protective relaying philosophies, including relay, control, and communication equipment selection, SCADA and telecommunication configurations, and I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
• You will handle challenging assignments involving investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of substation protection and control issues.
• You will review designs prepared by others, including single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, and DC schematic diagrams.
• You will perform independent reviews of work done by others.
• You will develop your career through peer-learning and sharing knowledge within Sargent & Lundy's systems and communities of practice.
• You will mentor less experienced engineers.
• This role may require travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• BSc in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems or controls from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience in protection, control, and telecommunications for high voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination.
• Experience with technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Knowledge of standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience with vendor protective relay equipment used in substations.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Valued but not required skills:

• Experience with in-line, bus, and equipment protection, control of breakers and transformers, RTU and SCADA systems, telemetering, and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier).
• AutoCAD or MicroStation skills.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Testing or commissioning experience.
• PE license.

Benefits

We prioritize employee health and well-being through comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, and a focus on work-life balance. Our benefits have earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• Retirement plans, tuition assistance, bonuses, and more

This position offers a salary range of $109,410 to $168,770.

Recognition and Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is committed to equal opportunity employment and fostering an inclusive workplace environment.