Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Parsippany, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Substation Engineer applies protective relaying and controls expertise to high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations. The role supports substation modifications and upgrades through engineering calculations, design documents, and specifications. It prepares relaying philosophies and equipment selections, develops SCADA and telecommunications concepts, and guides the preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams. The engineer leads and reviews protection and controls design work, investigates and resolves engineering issues, and coordinates with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to deliver complete, timely designs. The role may involve travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position uses a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. Relocation assistance 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 calculation documentation.
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 protective relay equipment commonly used in substations, including 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; and 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 where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Develop calculations, design documents, and specifications for substation modifications and upgrades.
Prepare relaying philosophies, select relay, control, and communications equipment, and develop SCADA and telecommunications concepts and configurations.
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 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 others' calculations and drawing preparation.
Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to support complete and timely designs.
Review existing facilities and recommend upgrades and replacements; present findings to clients and peers.
Share knowledge with experienced engineers through the company's processes and Communities of Practice.
Mentor less experienced engineers.
Travel as needed to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.