Protective Relaying Engineering Consultant 2

Sargent Lundy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a senior engineer to join its Electrical Analytical Division. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and involves performing critical protection system calculations, developing relay settings for substations and power stations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a focus on power system protection, you will leverage your extensive experience and technical skills to support a diverse range of clients. The company is committed to employee well-being and offers award-winning benefits, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Assistance

401(k)

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power system protection engineering.
• Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection system calculations for various clients.
• Develop relay settings for substations and power stations.

Skills

Power System Protection

Relay Settings Development

Microprocessor-based Relays

Protection System Software

NERC PRC Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SEL AcSELerator

GE Enervista

ETAP

SKM

PSS/E

CAPE

EasyPower

Job description

Description

This position offers a hybrid schedule of in-office days and remotely.

This senior engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division and will be responsible for the 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 to comply with NERC 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
• 10 or more years of relevant engineering experience with an emphasis in power system protection
• Experience with microprocessor-based relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB, etc) and electro-mechanical relays
• Experience with micro-processor based relay software (SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista, 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:

• Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred
• 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

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

$134,550.00 - $203,130.00

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.