Senior Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Senior Substation Engineer works in a project team with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management for high-voltage substation projects. The position participates in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution; investigates and resolves electrical engineering issues; and prepares clear, concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats. Engineers can develop their expertise through peer learning and the company’s process systems and Communities of Practice. Travel to client sites may be required as needed. The role has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least seven years of experience designing medium-voltage power systems. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- Seven or more years of experience in the design of medium-voltage power systems.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints.
- Experience tracking project information, including schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports, and interfacing with clients.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Three or more years of experience designing substations rated 138 kV and above.
- Ability to prepare substation grounding, direct-stroke shielding, and battery and charger sizing calculations.
- Physical layout and protection and controls experience.
- Ability to work with a Designer to develop substation single-line diagrams, relaying and metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plans and sections, and grounding plans.
- Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards relevant to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of electrical engineering issues.
- Prepare clear and concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and company formats.
- Share knowledge and develop professionally through peer learning and the company’s process systems and Communities of Practice.
- Travel to client sites as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision.
- 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
