Substation Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of a project team responsible for detailed electrical design and project management of high-voltage substation projects. The Substation Engineer participates in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution; investigates and resolves electrical engineering issues; and prepares clear, concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats. The role supports professional development through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s processes and Communities of Practice. Travel to client sites may be required. The position has a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• At least 3 years of experience designing medium-voltage power systems.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects within budget and schedule 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.
• Must already have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

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, relaying and metering, DC schematic, plan and section, and grounding drawings.
• 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 relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve electrical engineering issues.
• Prepare technical and project reports that meet client requirements and company formats.
• Develop professionally through peer learning and sharing knowledge with experienced engineers.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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