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. This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission 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 such as Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, and Control Building Plans and Sections, ensuring client requirements and S&L formats are met.
• Collaborate with peer engineers for knowledge sharing through S&L’s processes and Communities of Practice.
• Possibly travel to client sites as needed.

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

• BSEE degree from an ABET‑accredited electrical engineering program.
• 10+ years of experience in the physical layout and design of transmission and distribution substations.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.
• Ability to relate equipment to a technical design and apply engineering science and technology.
• Prioritization skills and ability to manage 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.
• Experience with Bentley Substation, Blue Beam, AutoCAD E, or SDS design software.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations.
• Transmission line and protection & controls experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards related to physical substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code.
• 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 discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions includes a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. 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 other protected status as defined by applicable law.