Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Lake Mary, FL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead the design of transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV, serving as a subject matter specialist in 500kV and 765kV transmission lines. Mentor and train less experienced design team members, coordinate design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements, and prepare clear, concise reports and studies that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats. Independently review others’ calculations, drawings, and transmission-line models developed in PLS-CADD, and adhere to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.

The role has a hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

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 bases, 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 where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line design for projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV.
• 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 Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Independently review work performed by others, including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission-line models in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package may be available depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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