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Sargent & Lundy

Senior Protective Relaying Engineer 2

chicago, IL

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Job description

Overview

This senior engineering position offers a hybrid schedule of in-office days and remote work. It is within Sargent & Lundy\'s Electrical Analytical Division and will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

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

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

A minimum of 7 years 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 Exam (PE)

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.

Benefits (by category)

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

Compensation Range: $95,840.00 - $147,870.00

Transparency & Equal Opportunity

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.

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Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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