Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid
About The Position
This position manages the execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects, coordinating with internal and external departments throughout the project lifecycle. The role is responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management, and takes ownership of project performance across safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience. It manages and directs project teams, mentors and coaches team members, and develops positive working relationships with client functional leads and stakeholders. The position also supports performance reporting, construction risk and change management, stakeholder communication, and preparation of clear project reports that meet client requirements. The role analyzes issues and develops solutions to improve results. The position uses a hybrid work arrangement, with three days a week in the office and two days working remotely. A relocation package may be available depending on location. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including healthcare coverage, paid time off, financial benefits, and work-life balance support. Employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant, while remaining accountable for their work and applying appropriate professional judgment and review.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program, or a management/business degree.
- At least 10 years of experience in the electric utility industry, including engineering, construction, or planning.
- At least 7 years of experience specifically in project management of utility transmission projects.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering design experience.
- PMP certification.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage the execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external departments throughout the project lifecycle.
- Oversee project execution, contract administration, planning, and resource management.
- Take ownership of project safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client experience throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability; mentor and coach team members.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client functional leads and stakeholders.
- Lead efforts to complete projects safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Support reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items.
- Identify and control construction risk.
- Recognize, identify, track, and control change.
- Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
- Prepare clear and concise project reports that meet client requirements.
- Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- 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.
- Yearly discretionary bonus may be available to eligible individuals.
- Relocation package may be available depending on location.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
