FACTS Device SME

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This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your expertise in power electronics (FACTS/SVC/STATCOM) in a role of FACTS Subject Matter Expert. This position will be based in Sargent & Lundy’s Electric Grid Infrastructure business group but will support the entire company as needed. As an SME you will support a wide range of FACTS projects providing technical leadership.

Project tasks may include client support on front end design, studies, technical specifications, owner’s engineer review and factory acceptance/commissioning support. This position will support the overall company with business development as well as serving on industry technical committees.

• Requires an extensive knowledge base and skill set in FACTS devices, as well as comprehensive knowledge of other system study disciplines.
• Responsible for providing engineering expertise related to the design, control, and protection of FACTS devices; support the business with factory acceptance, testing (hardware in the loop) and commissioning of FACTS devices.
• Actively guide the business on FACTS device standards, codes, designs and other related topics; advise the business on current industry trends and potential market opportunities.
• Guide and mentor junior and senior-level engineers and designers in FACTS engineering design efforts, including coordination of detailed design phases.
• Participate in industry code and standards committees/associations like IEEE or CIGRE.
• Support the business and clients in assignments from fundamental to challenging; provide advisory support related to FACTS (and HVDC).
• Prepare engineering specifications and studies for client and peer review.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including specifications, calculations and designs.
• Develop your career via peer-learning by sharing knowledge through Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Potential to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to project 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, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• BSEE from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Minimum 10 years of FACTS, SVC and STATCOM experience.
• Experience with power electronics technology (FACTS, SVC, STATCOM) specifications, studies, and design.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Experience in electromagnetic transient studies, Mathcad, MATLAB, Aspen/CAPE, PSSE/PSLF and other applicable power systems tools.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work in substation site environment on occasion.

• Advanced degree:
  Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.
• PE license preferred.
• Experience with HVDC converter technologies, configurations, and application.
• Established OEM relationships.

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 Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
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