Lead Substation Electrical Engineer - Grid

Lead Substation Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

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WORK LOCATION:

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, GA.

• Prepare relaying philosophies, including selecting relay, control, and communications equipment, and develop SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations.
• Guide junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of engineering issues.
• Perform analysis and design of single line diagrams and substation relaying & metering diagrams.
• Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 12 or more years of experience focused on high voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination.
• PE license.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in an engineering lead role.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations.
• Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience with vendor protective relay equipment (SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, Basler).
• AutoCAD or Micro Station experience.
• Construction, start‑up, testing or commissioning experience.

• 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 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.

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.