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Senior Protection and Control Engineer 1 - GridSargent & Lundy • Englewood, CO, US
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Senior Protection and Control Engineer 1 - Grid

Senior Protection and Control Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Englewood, CO, US
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Overview

This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for distribution and high voltage substations. As a Senior Protection & Control Engineer you will primarily prepare protection and control schematics and wiring drawings for a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare protective relaying philosophies, including selection of relay, control, and communications equipment, SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and I / O assignments and connection diagrams.
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of substation protection and control issues.
  • Prepare designs for single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams, AC and DC schematic diagrams.
  • Perform independent reviews of work performed by others.
  • Develop your career through peer-learning by sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers through Sargent & Lundy's systems of processes and associated Communities of Practice.
  • Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
  • Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant project site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs, as needed.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience

  • BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • 5 or more years of experience focusing on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination.
  • Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
  • Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Valued but not required skills and experience

  • Prior experience including inline, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.).
  • AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
  • Construction and start-up experience.
  • Testing or commissioning experience.
  • PE license.
  • 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 earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

    Health & Wellness

  • Health Plans : Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • Financial Benefits

  • 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
  • Work-Life Balance

  • Paid Annual Personal / Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Compensation Range

    $82,380.00 – $125,860.00

    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 and awards & recognition.

    Awards & Recognition

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    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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