Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Responsibilities

• This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will work on a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements and reviews, including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications. You will prepare relaying philosophies, including selecting relay, control, and communications equipment, developing SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and overseeing the preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams. You will guide junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work. You will support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering issues. You will perform analysis and design of single line diagrams, substation relaying and metering diagrams (AC schematic diagrams), and DC schematic diagrams. You will prepare engineering studies for client and peer review. You will perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation. You will coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design. You will perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers. You will develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers through Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated Communities of Practice. You will provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. There is the potential to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, providing flexibility to work remotely for two days. Depending on your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Essential skills and experience: This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree. 12 or more years of experience designing substations at 138 kV and above. A PE license. Experience serving as firm or client liaison in a support or lead engineering role. Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations. Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Proficiency with any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software. Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI. Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler. Proficiency with MS Office applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Valued but not required skills and experience: A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferable. A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program. Prior experience in inline, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and data concentrator based SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.). AutoCAD or MicroStation experience. Construction and start-up experience. Testing or commissioning experience.

• Technology and Innovation

• Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

• About Sargent & Lundy

• At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health and Wellness Financial

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life and Accident Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Back-Up Daycare

• FSA and 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 and Sick Time

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Flexible Work Arrangements

• Compensation Range

• 134,546 - 205,557

• Transparency Statement

• Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

• Equal Opportunity

• Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.