Senior Substation Engineer 2 - Grid
About The Position
This position works in a project team with engineers and designers on the detailed electrical design and project management of high-voltage substation projects. The Senior Substation Engineer takes an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution, and handles challenging assignments involving investigation, troubleshooting, and resolution of varied electrical engineering issues. The role also prepares clear, concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and S&L formats, and supports peer learning by sharing knowledge through S&L processes and Communities of Practice. Travel to client sites may be required. The role has a hybrid arrangement, with three days a week expected in the office and two days remote. A generous relocation package may be available depending on location.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science 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 Microsoft Office applications.
- Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science 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 related to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- AutoCAD experience.
- Interest in and effective use of emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
Responsibilities
- Participate actively in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
- Prepare clear and concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and S&L formats.
- Share knowledge with experienced engineers through S&L processes 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 (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in 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
