Lead Substation Physical Engineer Grid

Lead Substation Physical Engineer 1 -- Grid

Due to continued growth, our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit is seeking an experienced Lead Substation Physical Engineer who will play a key role in the electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects.

• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management of substation projects.
• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues.
• Prepare reports and support project deliverables that present technical and project information clearly and concisely, meeting client requirements and S&L formats. Typical deliverables include facility studies, general arrangement, equipment plans and sections, foundation plans, grounding and conduit plans, equipment connection details, and control building plans and sections.
• Share knowledge with other experienced engineers through S&L’s communities of practice.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

• BSEE degree from an ABET‑accredited electrical engineering program.
• 10 or more years of experience in the physical layout and design of transmission and distribution substations.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles used in producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3‑D models.
• Ability to relate various equipment to a technical design and prioritize work while managing multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.
• Familiarity with Bentley Substation, Blue Beam, AutoCAD E, or SDS design software.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct‑stroke shielding calculations, battery and charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Transmission line and protection & controls experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards related to physical substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI‑C2).
• FE or PE license.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & 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 (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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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.