Lead Protective Relaying Engineer – HV Substations

Sargent & Lundy

Chattanooga (TN)

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 206,000

Full time

14 days+

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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

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.

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