Substation Engineer Consultant 2 - Grid
About The Position
The Substation Engineer Consultant manages 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 of varying sizes and delivery models, including engineering-only, Engineer Procure, and EPC projects. It coordinates electrical design and work across disciplines, oversees quality, schedule, and budget performance, and works directly with clients to provide project and account support. The position also supports business development, reviews project deliverables and contract documents, and develops and mentors team members. The role is based in a hybrid work arrangement from Sargent & Lundy's future Boise, Idaho office, with an expectation of three days per week in the office and the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. A relocation package may be available depending on location.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
- Specific project management experience with 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-type 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 degree 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 involved in high-voltage substation design, modification, and analysis.
- Support assignments across individual projects, large projects, major programs, and large-scale 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 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 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 company formats.
- Review work performed by others, including calculations, drawings, reports, material and construction specifications, and procurement specifications.
- Communicate directly with clients and provide project and overall account support.
- Support business development opportunities with existing and potential clients.
- Independently review scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.
- Develop and mentor team members.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
