Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

Overview

Lead engineer designing and overseeing protection and control systems for high‑voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities

• relay design
• scada design
• diagram design
• design review
• design coordination
• troubleshooting

Tasks

-You will be responsible for preparing relaying philosophies, including selecting relay, control, and communications equipment, developing SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and overseeing the preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams. -As a Project Lead Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for guiding junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work. -Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” -You will perform analysis and design of single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams. -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. -Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. -You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering issues. -Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review. -Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers. -There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Requirements

• bsee
• pe license
• autocad
• etap
• high voltage
• protection

What You Bring

-Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role. -Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. -This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. As a Project Lead of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications. -Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations. -Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -This position requires a BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program. -12 or more years experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination. -Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler. -Construction and start-up experience. -FSA & HSA -AutoCAD or MicroStation experience. -PE license. -Prior experience is desirable to include in-line, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and data concentrator based SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.). -Proficiency with any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software. -Proficiency with MS Office applications. -Testing or commissioning experience.

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Paid Vacation -Life & Accident Insurance -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Paid Parental Leave -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Back-Up Daycare -Flexible Work Arrangements -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Merit Scholarship Program -Paid Holidays -Paid Bereavement Leave -Employee Discount Program -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Tuition Assistance -Employee Referral Bonus -Disability Coverage

About Sargent & Lundy

-The company specializes in providing innovative solutions across the energy and industrial sectors. -With a rich legacy, Sargent & Lundy has delivered high-impact projects for utilities, government entities, and large industrial clients. -Notable projects include power plants, renewable energy installations, and water treatment facilities. -The firm is recognized for its expertise in energy transition solutions, especially in nuclear, solar, and wind sectors. -Their global reach includes both large-scale infrastructure projects and localized service offerings tailored to specific industries. -Sargent & Lundy thrives on providing full-service capabilities, from design and planning to construction and operations. -The company’s engineering prowess is often highlighted by its deep involvement in complex energy systems and environmental solutions.

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Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship provided.