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Job Information

Sargent & Lundy Senior Protection and Control Engineer in Glendale, Arizona

Description

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. 

  • 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. 

  • 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 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.

  • 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 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 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 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 experience.

  • Construction and start-up experience.

  • Testing or commissioning experience.

  • PE license. 

    Sargent & 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 & 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

Awards & Recognition

CityGlendale

StateAZ

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestElectrical Engineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2024-10563

Business GroupElectric Grid Infrastructure Services

DepartmentSubstation Engineering

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