
Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy
The Role
Overview
Lead protection & control engineer reviewing substation designs and guiding team.
Key Responsibilities
- design review
- protective relaying
- troubleshooting
- field verification
- mentoring
- client visits
Tasks
-Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of processes and associated “Communities of Practice.” -You will perform review of the designs prepared by others for 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. -You will be responsible for reviewing protective relaying philosophies, including selection of relay, control, and communications equipment, SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and I/O assignments and connection diagrams. -You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of substation protection and control issues. -Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers. -There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant project site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
Requirements
- autocad
- protective relay
- pe license
- bsee
- hv substations
- scada
What You Bring
-Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. -Construction and start-up experience. -AutoCAD or MicroStation experience. -Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection. -PE license. -12 or more years of experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination. -Testing or commissioning experience. -Proficiency with MS Office applications. -FSA & HSA -This position requires a BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. -Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI. -Prior experience is desirable to include in-line, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.).
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Benefits
-Life & Accident Insurance -Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision -Disability Coverage -Paid Parental Leave -Paid Vacation -Back-Up Daycare -Employee Referral Bonus -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) -Corporate Charitable Giving Program -Pre-Tax Commuter Account -Flexible Work Arrangements -Paid Bereavement Leave -First Professional Licensure Bonus -Employee Discount Program -Tuition Assistance -Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST) -Paid Holidays -Merit Scholarship Program
The Company
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.
Sector Specialisms
Nuclear Power
Grid
Decarbonization
Renewable Energy
Conventional Power
Environmental
Oil & Gas
Consulting & Planning
Government Services
Power Industry
Energy
Industrial
Hazardous Waste
National Security
Visa Sponsorship
-we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the u.s. for this position.
