Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

1d•$69,298 - $99,644•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects. In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools: You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree with strong preference in an Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering degree, and/or coursework including Coding, 3D Modeling/Design, and experience using agentic AI.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models with the ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.
1 or more years of experience in the power or electric utility industry.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferrable.
A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
1 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138kV and above.
Familiarity in designing or developing AI applications and/or agents.
Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
Physical layout and protection & controls experience.
Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.
Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
PE license.
AutoCAD experience.
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Responsibilities

Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
Travel to client sites as needed.
Take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.