Substation Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Pasadena, CA

9d • $74,353 - $113,595 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Substation Engineer works in a project team with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management for high-voltage substation projects. The role contributes to project conceptualization, work planning, execution, and resolving electrical engineering issues. It also involves preparing clear technical and project reports that meet client requirements and company formats, and developing professionally through peer learning and knowledge sharing. Travel to client sites may be required. The position has a hybrid arrangement, with three days a week expected 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.

Nice To Haves

• BSEE degree.
• 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, 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 related to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Prepare clear and concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and company formats.
• Develop professionally through peer learning and knowledge sharing with experienced engineers.
• 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 and Health Savings Account.
• 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.
• Relocation package, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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