Senior Protection and Controls Engineer 1 - Grid

Overview

Design and troubleshoot protection & control systems for high‑voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• site visits
• troubleshooting
• mentoring
• diagram prep
• relay design

Tasks

-There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant project site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. -Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of processes and associated “Communities of Practice.” -You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of substation protection and control issues. -Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. -You will perform preparations of the designs prepared by others for single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. schematic diagrams. -Perform independent reviews of work performed by others. -You will be responsible for preparing protective relaying philosophies, including selection of relay, control, and communications equipment, SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and I/O assignments and connection diagrams.

Requirements

• pe license
• autocad
• microstation
• bs electrical
• 5+ years
• scada

What You Bring

-PE license. -AutoCAD or MicroStation experience. -FSA & HSA -Construction and start-up experience. -Prior experience is desirable to include in-line, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.). -Proficiency with MS Office applications. -This position requires a BS in Electrical Engineering with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program. -5 or more years of experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination. -Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection. -Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI. -Testing or commissioning experience. -Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Benefits

-Employee Referral Bonus -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Paid Bereavement Leave -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Paid Vacation -Tuition Assistance -Disability Coverage -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Paid Holidays -Flexible Work Arrangements -Merit Scholarship Program -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Paid Parental Leave -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Back-Up Daycare -Employee Discount Program -Life & Accident Insurance

About Sargent & Lundy

-The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. -With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients. -Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities. -The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors. -Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries. -Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations. -The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship is provided.