Substation Engineer Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy•Elkridge, MD

3d•Hybrid

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 engineering design and work across disciplines, and ensures project quality, schedule, budget, scope, and compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements. The position also involves client and account support, technical reviews, proposal and business-development support, and mentoring team members. The work arrangement is hybrid, with three days a 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.
Specific experience in project management of utility transmission, substation, or energy projects.
Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
10 or more years of experience in the design engineering and/or management of high-voltage utility-type projects.
Experience preparing, overseeing, or managing scopes of work; developing conceptual layouts; determining design bases; 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience executing projects under multiple contract arrangements, including EPC, Owner's Engineer, traditional, or joint-venture arrangements.
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 learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; 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 individual projects, large projects, major programs, engineering-only projects, Engineer Procure projects, and EPC projects.
Direct team leads in coordinating detailed design phases for 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 schedule, 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 technical 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, providing project and 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.