Lead EHV Electrical Engineer - Grid

Position: Lead EHV Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

Lead EHV Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

Company:
Sargent & Lundy

Hybrid Work Schedule
:
Work mix of office and remote.

Our Grid business unit is seeking an experienced Lead EHV Substation Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Work in a project team with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects.
• Lead EHV substation projects up to 765kV: conceptualization, work planning, and execution.
• Serve as subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above).
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a variety of electrical engineering and design issues.
• Prepare or review reports and support project deliverables:
  Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans and Sections, and AC/DC system designs.
• Engage in peer‑learning by sharing knowledge with other engineers through S&L’s communities of practice.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

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

Essential Skills and Experience

• BSEE degree with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 10+ years of experience focusing on protection, control, and telecommunications for high voltage substations (design, installation, and coordination).
• 3+ years of experience with 500kV and/or 765kV substation design.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles for production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.
• Ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
• Prioritization and multi‑project management under budget and time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Valued But Not Required Skills and Experience

• 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 & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Experience in protection & controls.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards related to physical substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI‑C2).
• FE or PE license.

Award‑Winning Benefits

We care about the health and well‑being of our employees and offer comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and competitive benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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

Compensation Range

$ – $

Transparency Statement

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 an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting overall well‑being. 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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industry

Professional Services

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