Substation Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Richmond, VA

5d • $74,353 - $113,595 • Hybrid

About The Position

The 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 contributes to project conceptualization, work planning, and execution; investigates and resolves electrical engineering issues; and prepares clear, concise reports that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats. The position supports peer learning and knowledge sharing through the company’s processes and Communities of Practice. Travel to client sites may be required as needed. The role is hybrid, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
• At least 3 years of experience designing 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.
• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• At least 1 year of experience designing substations at 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 for 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

• Take an active role 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 in accordance with client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Participate in peer learning and share knowledge with experienced engineers through company processes and Communities of Practice.
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Review design drawings created by others.
• Track project schedules and expenditures against budgets, prepare status reports, and interface with clients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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.
• Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
• Relocation package may be available depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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