Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 leads transmission line design work across the 69kV to 765kV range and serves as a subject matter specialist in 500kV and 765kV transmission lines. The role includes mentoring and training design team members, coordinating design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements, and preparing technical reports and studies in accordance with client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats. The engineer also independently reviews calculations, drawings, and transmission line models prepared by others, including models based in PLS-CADD, and follows Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes. The position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. The compensation range is $134,546–$205,557, and eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus. Sargent & Lundy describes a comprehensive benefits package and highlights its commitment to employee health, well-being, and work-life balance.
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 where 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 Sargent & Lundy formats.
- Perform independent reviews of work by others, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
