Senior Electrical Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C • Warrenville, IL

139d • $82,380 - $125,860 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects. As a Substation Electrical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues. As an Electrical Engineer, you will prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats. Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L's systems of process and associated 'Communities of Practice.' In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Requirements

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
• 5 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems or related experience.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Experience tracking project information such as schedules and expenditures against budgets.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• 3 or more years experience in the design of substations 138kV and above.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Physical layout and protection & controls experience.
• Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design.
• PE license.
• AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Investigate, trouble-shoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner.
• Share knowledge with other experienced engineers through peer-learning.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees