Substation Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • District of Columbia, DC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role works in a project team with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management for high-voltage substation projects. The engineer contributes to project conceptualization, work planning, and execution; investigates and resolves electrical engineering issues; prepares clear technical and project reports that meet client requirements and company formats; and develops professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy Communities of Practice. Travel to client sites may be required. The position follows a hybrid arrangement, with three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location.

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 not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship.

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 relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Prepare clear, concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Share knowledge with experienced engineers through peer learning 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
• 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 for a yearly discretionary bonus
• Relocation package, depending on location

What This Job Offers

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