Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
Lead the design of transmission lines 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 PLS-CADD-based transmission line models, while adhering to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes. The role follows a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy 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 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
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- PMP certification.
- Construction experience.
- Familiarity with ArcGIS.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant.
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 installations 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.
- Perform independent reviews of others’ calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
- Adhere to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
