Senior Power Relay Engineer (Hybrid) – HV/EHV Protection

Sargent & Lundy

Chattanooga (TN)

Hybrid

USD 100,000 - 153,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to perform protection system calculations and develop relay settings for HV/EHV substation projects. The role involves working with generators, transformers, and LV/MV protection, while ensuring NERC PRC compliance.

This position supports a hybrid work schedule with on-site collaboration and remote work flexibility. Ideal candidates hold a power systems focused Electrical Engineering degree (Master's/PhD preferred) and 7+ years of relevant

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with power systems focus; advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of power system protection experience.
  • Experience with microprocessor relays (SEL, Beckwith, GE, ABB).
  • Experience with relay software (SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista).
  • Experience with HV/EHV substations and LV/MV protection studies.

Responsibilities

  • Perform protection system calculations for diverse clients.
  • Develop relay settings for HV/EHV substations, transmissions, generators, transformers and motors.
  • Assist clients in complying with NERC PRC standards.
  • Perform relaying event report analysis.
  • Lead or participate in automation and AI-enabled workflows when appropriate.

Skills

Power systems
Protection studies
Relay settings

Education

Electrical Engineering degree
Master's or PhD preferred

Tools

ETAP
SKM
Aspen
SEL AcSELerator
GE Enervista
PSS/E
CAPE
EasyPower

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to perform protection system calculations and develop relay settings for HV/EHV substation projects. The role involves working with generators, transformers, and LV/MV protection, while ensuring NERC PRC compliance.

This position supports a hybrid work schedule with on-site collaboration and remote work flexibility. Ideal candidates hold a power systems focused Electrical Engineering degree (Master's/PhD preferred) and 7+ years of relevant

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