Senior Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Knoxville, TN

4d • Hybrid

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 role offers a hybrid arrangement based at Sargent & Lundy's future Knoxville office, with an expectation of three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. Travel to client sites may be needed. Depending on location, a generous relocation package may be available. The role involves project conceptualization, work planning, project execution, and addressing a range of electrical engineering issues. Engineers prepare technical and project reports that meet client requirements and company formats, and can develop professionally through peer learning and S&L's Communities of Practice. 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 Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• At least 3 years of experience designing substations rated 138 kV and above.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding, direct-stroke shielding, 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 learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

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 reports presenting technical and project information that meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Develop professionally through peer learning and sharing knowledge with experienced engineers through S&L's systems of process and Communities of Practice.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

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