Senior Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Knoxville, TN

5d•$100,019 - $152,807•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to work in a project team environment with engineers and designers on the detailed electrical design and project management of high-voltage substation projects. The role includes active participation in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution, as well as investigating and resolving a variety of electrical engineering issues. The engineer prepares clear, concise reports that meet client requirements and S&L formats, and develops professionally through peer learning and S&L’s processes and Communities of Practice. Travel to client sites may be required. A generous relocation package is available depending on location. The role has a hybrid arrangement based at Sargent & Lundy’s future Knoxville office, with three days per week in the office and two remote days. 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 in Engineering.
At least 7 years of experience in the design of medium-voltage power systems.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
Experience tracking project information, including schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports, and client interface.
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 (BSEE) is preferable.
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 designers 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 in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
Prepare technical and project reports that are clear, concise, and compliant with client requirements and S&L formats.
Develop professionally through peer learning and sharing knowledge with experienced engineers through S&L processes and Communities of Practice.
Travel to client sites as needed.
Prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and time constraints.
Track project schedules and expenditures against budgets, prepare status reports, and interface with clients.
Review design drawings created by others.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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, depending on location.