Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Tampa, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Substation Engineer applies protective relaying and controls expertise to high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation modifications and upgrades. The role develops calculations, designs, specifications, relaying philosophies, equipment selections, SCADA and telecommunications concepts, I/O assignments, and connection diagrams. It also involves leading and reviewing engineering design work, analyzing existing facilities, providing recommendations to clients, and coordinating with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. The position includes mentoring less experienced engineers and sharing knowledge through Sargent & Lundy’s peer-learning systems. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The role has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two remote days. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
12 or more years of experience designing substations at 138 kV and above.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience writing and providing supporting documentation for relay calculations.
Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with at least one of SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
Experience with substation protective relay equipment from vendors such as SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Experience with in-line, bus, and equipment protection; breaker and transformer controls; RTU- and data-concentrator-based SCADA systems; telemetering; or communications such as fiber optics, microwave, and power line carrier.
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
Construction and start-up experience.
Testing or commissioning experience.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Work on substation modifications and upgrades, including preparing calculations, design documents, and specifications.
Prepare relaying philosophies; select relay, control, and communications equipment; develop SCADA and telecommunications concepts and configurations; and oversee I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
Guide engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering, including coordinating detailed design phases.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve engineering issues.
Perform analysis and design of single-line diagrams, substation relaying and metering diagrams, A.C. schematic diagrams, and D.C. schematic diagrams.
Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
Independently review calculations and drawings prepared by others.
Coordinate with and guide engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
Review existing facilities, propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations.
Develop professional knowledge through peer learning and sharing expertise with other engineers.
Mentor less experienced engineers.
Travel as needed to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.