Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Lead Substation Engineer applies protective relaying and controls expertise to high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substation projects, including modifications and upgrades. The role develops calculations, engineering documents, designs, specifications, relaying philosophies, equipment selections, SCADA and telecommunications concepts, and diagrams. It also involves preparing engineering studies, reviewing work and existing facilities, recommending upgrades, and coordinating designs with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers. The engineer guides and mentors other engineers and designers, supports troubleshooting and resolution of engineering issues, and contributes to peer learning through Sargent & Lundy’s systems and Communities of Practice. Travel to client or vendor offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position uses a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two remote. 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 degree.
- 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 one or more 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.
- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Experience with in-line, bus, and equipment protection; breaker and transformer control; 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.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Design substation modifications and upgrades, including calculations, technical documents, designs, and specifications.
- Prepare relaying philosophies; select relay, control, and communications equipment; develop SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations; and oversee I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
- Guide engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering and coordinate detailed design phases.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve engineering issues.
- Analyze and design single-line diagrams, substation relaying and metering diagrams (A.C. schematics), 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 ensure 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 peer learning 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (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 relocation package, depending on location.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
