Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Boise, ID

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 involves producing calculations, designs, specifications, engineering studies, and technical diagrams; developing relaying philosophies and equipment configurations; reviewing existing facilities and recommending upgrades; and ensuring complete, timely design delivery. The engineer provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers, coordinates with project managers, clients, and suppliers, and independently reviews others’ work. The position is hybrid in Sargent & Lundy’s future Boise, Idaho office, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
At least 12 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 supporting relay calculations.
Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with at least one of the following: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
Experience with vendor protective relay equipment used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work authorization in the United States is required; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
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; and telemetering and communications such as fiber optics, microwave, and power line carrier.
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
Construction and start-up experience.
Testing or commissioning experience.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

Work on substation modifications and upgrades, including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications.
Prepare relaying philosophies; select relay, control, and communications equipment; develop SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations; and oversee preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
Guide engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering, including coordination of detailed design phases.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide variety of engineering issues.
Analyze and design 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 work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to deliver complete and timely designs.
Review existing facilities, propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Share knowledge with experienced engineers through the company’s processes and Communities of Practice.
Mentor and help develop less experienced engineers.
Travel, as needed, to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.