Senior Protective Relaying Engineer — Hybrid

Sargent Lundy

Houston (TX)

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 206,000

Full time

34 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and retirement benefits
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Tuition assistance
Employee discounts

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead electrical engineer in Houston to join the Electrical Analytical Division. The role focuses on protection system calculations, relay settings for HV/EHV substations and generation equipment, and compliance with NERC PRC standards while maintaining a hybrid on-site and remote work arrangement.

Candidates should have 12+ years in power-system protection, a EE degree (Master's or PhD preferred), and hands-on experience with protection software like ETAP, SKM,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; 12+ years in power system protection.
  • Experience with microprocessor-based relays and electro-mechanical relays.
  • Experience with protection software ETAP, SKM, Aspen and relay software such as SEL AcSELerator, GE Enervista.
  • NERC PRC compliance experience.

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/MV protection devices.
  • Assist clients in complying with NERC PRC standards.
  • Relaying Event Report analysis.

Skills

Power systems
Protection relays
HV/EHV substation
Relay settings
NERC PRC compliance
ETAP
SKM
Aspen
PSS/E
CAPE
EasyPower

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

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

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a lead electrical engineer in Houston to join the Electrical Analytical Division. The role focuses on protection system calculations, relay settings for HV/EHV substations and generation equipment, and compliance with NERC PRC standards while maintaining a hybrid on-site and remote work arrangement.

Candidates should have 12+ years in power-system protection, a EE degree (Master's or PhD preferred), and hands-on experience with protection software like ETAP, SKM,

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