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Home Based Relay Protection Engineer Jobs in Illinois

City of Springfield, Illinois

Engineer

Springfield, IL · On-site

$75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... substations, relay protection, and electric operations. * Support capital improvement projects ... Up to 14 paid holidays, based off calendar year * 10-25 paid vacation days, based on years of ...

GAI Consultants

Relay Settings EIT 2

Lisle, IL · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

GAI Consultants is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer (EIT 2) with protective relay experience for ... Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries * Comprehensive benefits ...

GAI Consultants

Relay Settings EIT 2

Lisle, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

GAI Consultants is seeking a Relay Settings Engineer (EIT 2) with protective relay experience for ... Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries * Comprehensive benefits ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$55 - $90/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and microprocessor based protective ... engineering and customer standards. * Determine and interpret customer's requirements and provide ...

EPS

Sr. Relay Technician

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$55 - $90/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Calibrate & perform functional tests on both electromechanical and microprocessor based protective ... engineering and customer standards. * Determine and interpret customer's requirements and provide ...

Old National Bank

Data Protection Engineer, Sr

Chicago, IL · On-site

$77K - $153K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

... Protection Engineer to help shape that work within the IT organization. This is a hands-on ... Actual salary offers within this range may vary based on a number of factors, including the ...

EPS

Relay Technician II

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... protection and control design. * Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run. * Examine relay settings and logic ...

EPS

Relay Technician II

Willowbrook, IL · On-site

$40 - $55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

... protection and control design. * Perform end-to-end relay testing using relay test software and analyze the operation of the relay based on the fault type run. * Examine relay settings and logic ...

Wje

Fire Protection Engineer | 10+ years

Northbrook, IL

$101K - $169K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Bachelor's degree in fire protection engineering or related field; master's degree preferred ... Employees receive variable compensation based on personal and company performance, typically ...

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Lead Protective Relaying Engineer 2

Sargent & Lundy LLC.

Chicago, IL • On-site

$134K - $205K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Sargent & Lundy rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 10 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

123rd of 449 rated engineering

Job description

Description
WORK LOCATION: This position allows for a hybrid / flexible work schedule with a mix of work spent on site at the Sargent & Lundy office and working remote from home.
This lead 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. Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • 12 or more 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:
  • Successful completion of the Professional 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

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:
  • You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
  • Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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
$134,546 - $205,557
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.
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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Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services--from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance--with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1891

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