Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Lake Mary, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position applies protective relaying and controls expertise to high-voltage and extra-high-voltage substations. The Lead Substation Engineer works on substation modifications and upgrades, preparing calculations, design documents, specifications, engineering studies, and recommendations. The role includes developing relaying philosophies and equipment selections, SCADA and telecommunications concepts, and related assignments and connection diagrams.

The engineer guides engineering and design staff, reviews work, troubleshoots engineering issues, and coordinates with project managers, clients, suppliers, and other engineers to deliver complete and timely designs. The position also includes reviewing existing facilities and presenting proposed upgrades and replacements. Peer learning and mentoring are part of the role. Travel to client or vendor offices and plant sites may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

The role offers a hybrid arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. 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.
• 12 or more years of experience designing substations at 138 kV and above.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience serving as a firm or 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 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 substation protection, 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 control; RTU- and data-concentrator-based SCADA systems; telemetering; and communications such as fiber optics, microwave, or 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, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Design substation modifications and upgrades, including preparing calculations, design documents, and specifications.
• 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 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 others’ work, including 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 the company’s 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account.
• 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential yearly discretionary bonus for eligible employees.
• Potential relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior