Substation Engineer 3 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • Elkridge, MD

5d • $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, and execution, and supports investigations, troubleshooting, and resolution of electrical engineering issues. The engineer prepares clear, concise reports that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats, and develops professionally through peer learning and the company’s process systems and Communities of Practice. Travel to client sites may be required. The position has a hybrid arrangement: three days per week in the office and two days working remotely. 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 time 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 MS Office applications.
• The company does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

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, grounding plans, and related drawings.
• 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 is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Prepare clear and concise technical and project reports that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Participate in peer learning and share knowledge through company processes and Communities of Practice.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

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.
• A relocation package may be available depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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