Lead Protective Relaying Engineer 1 Position Available In Hamilton, Tennessee

Lead Protective Relaying Engineer 1
City
Chattanooga State
TN Country
United States Area of Interest Electrical Engineering Type Full Time – Regular Job

ID 2025-15957

Business Group Chief Operations Officer Group Department Electrical Analytical
Description
This position offers a hybird schedule of in office days and remotely.
This senior engineering position is within Sargent & Lundy’s Electrical Analytical Division and will be responsible for the 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 to comply with

NERC 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
A minimum of 10 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 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 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.
Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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
$109,410.00 – $168,770.00 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.