Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Palm Beach Gardens, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role applies protective relaying and controls expertise to high-voltage (HV) and extra-high-voltage (EHV) substation projects. The Lead Substation Engineer works on modifications and upgrades, produces engineering calculations, designs, and specifications, and prepares relaying philosophies and related equipment, SCADA, and telecommunications concepts. The role also guides engineers and designers, investigates engineering issues, prepares and reviews studies and design documents, and coordinates with project teams, clients, and suppliers. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and the option to work remotely for two days. Travel to client and vendor offices, and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification, may be required. 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 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 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.

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, 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, including data, automation, artificial intelligence, or other digital tools.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

Work on substation modifications and upgrades, including creating calculations, design documents, and specifications.
Prepare relaying philosophies, select relay, control, and communications equipment, develop SCADA and telecommunications concepts and configurations, and oversee preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
Guide engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering and coordinate detailed design phases.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of 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 work by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
Coordinate 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 the company’s processes and Communities of Practice.
Mentor and support the development of less experienced engineers.
Travel as needed to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.