Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Metairie, LA

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 includes developing calculations, design documents, specifications, relaying philosophies, equipment selections, SCADA and telecommunications concepts, I/O assignments, and connection diagrams. The engineer guides design teams, reviews engineering work, troubleshoots issues, and coordinates with project managers, clients, suppliers, and other engineers to deliver complete and timely designs. The position may involve travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. It offers a hybrid arrangement: three days per week in the office and two remote days. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

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.
Must be able to work in the United States without employer-sponsored work authorization.

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, transformer, and similar equipment 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.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Design 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 design, including coordination of detailed design phases.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve 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 calculations and drawings prepared by others.
Coordinate with and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
Review existing facilities and recommend upgrades or replacements; present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Share knowledge with other engineers through peer learning and the company's Communities of Practice.
Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers.
Travel, as needed, to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.