Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Greenville, SC

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Substation Engineer applies protective relaying and controls expertise to high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations. The role designs substation modifications and upgrades, develops engineering studies and documentation, and supports client requirements and reviews. It also guides engineers and designers, reviews others’ work, and coordinates with project managers, clients, and suppliers to deliver complete, timely designs. The position is hybrid, 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. Sargent & Lundy encourages appropriate use of technology, including data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools, where relevant to the role. Employees remain responsible for their work and must exercise professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. The compensation range is $134,546–$205,557. Eligible positions include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package; employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus. The company 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.
Must have work authorization in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

BSEE degree.
Experience with in-line, bus, and equipment protection; breaker, transformer, and similar equipment control; 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 relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies 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 engineering, including coordination of detailed design phases.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide range of 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’ work, including calculations and drawings.
Coordinate with and guide engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
Review existing facilities and propose upgrades and replacements; present findings and recommendations 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 and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.