Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Clayton, MO

7d • $134,546 - $205,557 • Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 to design transmission lines and guide the work of less experienced design team members. The role covers transmission-line projects from 69 kV to 765 kV and includes coordinating design activities, preparing technical reports and studies, and independently reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, and PLS-CADD models. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 12 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 69 kV through 500 kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Nice To Haves

• PE license.
• PMP certification.
• Construction experience.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69 kV to 765 kV 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.
• Independently review work performed by others, 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 health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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.
• Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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