Senior Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Senior Substation Engineer works in a project team environment with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management for high-voltage substation projects. The role participates in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution; investigates and resolves electrical engineering issues; prepares clear technical and project reports that meet client requirements and company formats; and reviews design drawings prepared by others. The position is based on a hybrid schedule, with three days per week in the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, Georgia, and remote work for two days. Travel to client sites may be required. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- At least 7 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 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 in Electrical Engineering.
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- At least 3 years of experience designing substations rated 138 kV and above.
- Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct-stroke shielding calculations, and battery and charger sizing calculations.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.
Responsibilities
- Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a variety of electrical engineering issues.
- Prepare technical and project reports that are clear, concise, and meet client requirements and company formats.
- Participate in peer learning and share knowledge with experienced engineers through company processes and Communities of Practice.
- Track project information, including schedules and expenditures against budgets; prepare status reports and interface with clients.
- Review design drawings created by others.
- Travel to client sites as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible spending account and health savings account
- 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
- Potential relocation package, depending on location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
