Lead EHV Engineer - Grid

Description

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

• 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 project execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above).
• Investigate, trouble‑shoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues.
• Prepare or review reports and support project deliverables that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet 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, Control Building Plans and Sections, and AC/DC system designs.
• Gain career development through peer‑learning by sharing knowledge with other experienced engineers via S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• Travel to client sites as needed. Offer a hybrid work arrangement: three days in the office and two days remote.
• Receive a generous relocation package, depending on location.

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

• BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an engineering program.
• 10+ years experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination.
• 3+ years of experience with 500kV and/or 765kV substation design.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
• Ability to prioritize work and 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.
• Valued but not required:
  Proficient with AutoCAD and/or Micro Station, familiar 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.
• Protection & controls experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to physical substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
• FE or PE license.

• Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work, such as how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guide when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs (valued but not required).
• Value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. We offer comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives.

• 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…