Lead Protective Relaying Engineer 2

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy offers a hybrid work schedule blending on-site and remote work. This lead role in the Electrical Analytical Division centers on protection calculations and relay settings for HV/EHV systems, supporting clients to meet NERC PRC standards.

Responsibilities include generator/transformer protection studies, relaying for LV/HV schemes, and mentoring teams while utilizing ETAP, SKM, Aspen, and SEL tools to drive efficient, compliant designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s/PhD preferred.
• 12+ years in power system protection.
• Experience with microprocessor relays and relay software.
• Experience with HV/EHV substation protection and LV/MV protection devices.
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, Aspen; NERC PRC compliance evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection system calculations and analysis for diverse clients.
• Develop relay settings for HV/EHV substations and transmission lines.
• Create relay protection studies for generators, transformers, motors, and LV/HV protection devices.
• Assist clients in complying with NERC PRC standards.
• Conduct relaying event report analyses.

Skills

Power systems

Protection engineering

NERC PRC compliance

Relay protection

Automation/AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Aspen

SEL AcSELerator

Job description

Description

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.

This lead engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division and will be responsible forthe following:

• 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 tocomply withNERC PRC standards
• Relaying Event Report analysis

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• 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'sor PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• 12 or moreyearsrelevant engineering experience with an emphasisinpower system protection
• Experience with microprocessor-based relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB,etc) and electro-mechanical relays
• Experience with micro-processor basedrelay software (SELAcSELerator, GEEnervista,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

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• 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 orEasyPower

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• 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

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

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

Financial Benefits

• 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

Work-Life Balance

• 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.