Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Charlotte, NC

2d • 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. The role includes mentoring less experienced team members, coordinating design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements, preparing technical reports and studies, and independently reviewing calculations, drawings, and transmission line models created in PLS-CADD. Employees are expected to adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

The position uses a hybrid work arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location. The position does not provide U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

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.
• Project Management Professional (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.

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 health 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Potential generous relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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