Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Lake Mary, FL

4d • $134,546 - $205,557 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 to lead and review transmission line design work spanning 69kV to 765kV, with subject-matter expertise in 500kV and 765kV lines. The role includes mentoring design team members, coordinating work to meet applicable specifications, codes, and client requirements, and preparing technical reports and studies. The engineer will independently review calculations, drawings, and transmission line models developed in PLS-CADD, while adhering to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

The position has a hybrid work arrangement: employees are expected to work in the office three days per week and may work remotely for two days. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

The company describes its benefits as including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other financial and work-life benefits. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. The listed compensation range is $134,546–$205,557.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 12 years of transmission design experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in 500kV and/or 765kV transmission line design.
• Familiarity with electrical considerations for 765kV transmission lines.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience preparing scopes of work, developing conceptual designs, determining design basis, selecting equipment and materials, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 765kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Nice To Haves

• PE license.
• PMP certification.
• Construction experience.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist in 500kV and 765kV transmission lines.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of others’ work, including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package, dependent upon location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior