Lead Protection and Control Engineer

DescriptionThis 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 Lead Protection & Control Engineer you will primarily review the work of others.  That work will typically consist primarily of protection and control schematics and wiring drawings for a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements.  You will be responsible for reviewing protective relaying philosophies, including selection of relay, control, and communications equipment, SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and I/O assignments and connection diagrams.  You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of substation protection and control issues. You will perform review 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. 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.”  Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. 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. 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. Qualifications We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Essential skills and experience: This position requires a BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program10 or more years of experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordinationExperience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and modelsFamiliarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSIExperience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protectionProficiency with MS Office applicationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsValued but not required skills and 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.).AutoCAD or MicroStation experienceConstruction and start-up experienceTesting or commissioning experiencePE licenseSargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.Award Winning Compensation & BenefitsSalary Range$142,000 - $169,000At 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 BalanceHealth Plans: Medical, Dental, VisionLife & Accident InsuranceDisability CoverageEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Back-Up DaycareFSA & HSA401(k)Pre-Tax Commuter AccountMerit Scholarship ProgramEmployee Discount ProgramCorporate Charitable Giving ProgramTuition AssistanceFirst Professional Licensure BonusEmployee Referral BonusPaid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)Paid VacationPaid HolidaysPaid Parental LeavePaid Bereavement LeaveFlexible Work ArrangementsAwards & RecognitionJob SummaryCity: Santa AnaState: CACountry: United StatesArea of Interest: Electrical EngineeringType: Full Time - RegularJob ID: 2024-11960Business Group: Electric Grid Infrastructure ServicesDepartment: Substation Engineering