Substation Engineer Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Boise, ID

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Engineer Consultant will manage project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, controls, and scheduling professionals working on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high-voltage substations. The role supports projects ranging from individual assignments and large programs to engineering-only, Engineer Procure, and EPC projects. It includes coordinating electrical design, managing work across engineering disciplines, ensuring quality and schedule performance, managing scope and client approvals, and supporting client relationships and business development.

The position is based in a hybrid arrangement from Sargent & Lundy's future Boise, Idaho office, with an expectation of three days per week in the office and two days remote. A relocation package may be available depending on location. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in design engineering and/or management of high-voltage utility projects. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Specific experience in project management of utility transmission, substation, or energy projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
• At least 10 years of experience in design engineering and/or management of high-voltage utility projects.
• Experience preparing, overseeing, or managing scopes of work; developing conceptual layouts; determining design basis; selecting equipment and materials; and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support, engineering, or management role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing proposals.
• Experience in cost allocation and control, estimating, proposal preparation, and risk assessment programs and techniques.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience executing projects under multiple contract arrangements, including EPC, Owner's Engineer, Traditional, or Joint Venture.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Advanced management or business degree or certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• PMP certification.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Commissioning experience.
• Interest in and effective use of emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, controls, and scheduling professionals on high-voltage substation projects.
• Support projects ranging from individual assignments and large projects to major programs, engineering-only, Engineer Procure, and EPC projects.
• Direct team leads in coordinating detailed design phases across all aspects of electrical engineering work.
• Coordinate and manage work performed by other project stakeholders, including civil, structural, and transmission line teams.
• Lead efforts to complete projects with high quality, on time, and within budget.
• Identify and track potential out-of-scope work, develop and provide scope changes, and coordinate client approval.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installations and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with staff locally and nationwide.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and studies that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Review work performed by others, including calculations, drawings, reports, material and construction specifications, and procurement specifications.
• Communicate directly with clients to provide project and account support.
• Support business development opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Independently review work performed by others, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop and mentor team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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.
• Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

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