Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Cranberry Township, PA

4d • $134,546 - $205,557 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 to design transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV. The role includes mentoring less experienced design team members, coordinating design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements, preparing technical reports and studies, and independently reviewing calculations, drawings, and PLS-CADD transmission line models. The engineer is expected to follow Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

This position has a hybrid work arrangement: three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including healthcare coverage, paid time off, and other financial and work-life benefits. The compensation range is $134,546–$205,557; eligible employees may also be eligible for a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 12 or more years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience preparing scopes of work, developing conceptual designs, determining design basis, selecting equipment and materials, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• PE license.
• PMP certification.
• Construction experience.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of others' work, including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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 eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package may be available depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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