Protective Relaying Engineering Consultant 2

Sargent Lundy; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Portland, Oregon, seeks an experienced electrical engineering consultant focused on power system protection. The role combines on-site and remote work in a hybrid schedule and supports a variety of clients with protection calculations and relay settings.

You will work with HV/EHV substation protection, generator and transformer studies, and NERC PRC compliance evaluations, using ETAP, SKM, Aspen and related software.

Qualifications

• Essential: A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power/Power Systems) with 10+ years of relevant experience; Master's/PhD preferred.
• Essential: Experience with protection of HV/EHV substation, lines, generators, transformers, motors, LV protections.
• Essential: Proficiency with protection software: ETAP, SKM, Aspen; familiarity with relay software SEL AcSELerator, GEEnervista.
• Valued: PE license; transient analysis tools (PSSE/ETAP/SKM/PSCAD) helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform protection system calculations and analysis for diverse clients.
• Develop relay settings for HV/EHV substations and transmission lines.
• Develop relay settings for generators, transformers, motors, and LV protections.
• Assist clients with NERC PRC compliance evaluations.
• Conduct relaying event report analyses.

Skills

Power systems

Protection relays

ETAP

SKM

Aspen

NERC PRC compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SEL AcSELerator

GE Enervista

PSS/E

CAPE

EasyPower

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 engineering consultant 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.
• 10+yearsrelevant 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

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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

$145,310.00 - $222,001.00

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.