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Sargent Lundy

Senior Protective Relaying Engineer 2

houston, TX

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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 senior engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy's Electrical Analytical Division and willbe 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.

7 or moreyearsrelevant 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

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.

Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.

We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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

$100,019 - $152,807

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.

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Worksite address

houston, TX, 77246, US

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