Substation Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy

The Role

Overview

Lead engineering teams for high‑voltage substation design, modification, and project management.

Key Responsibilities

  • stakeholder coordination
  • systems design
  • design coordination
  • independent review
  • project delivery
  • client communication

Tasks

-Coordinate and manage work performed by other stakeholder on the project such as civil, structural, and transmission lines. -Communicating directly with clients, providing both project support and overall account support. -Develop and mentor team members. -Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed with high quality, on time performance, and within budget. -Perform and provide independent reviews of work performed by others, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents. -Direct the team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work. -Collaborate with staff both locally and nationwide. -Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. -You will work on challenging assignments from individual projects, large projects, major programs, to large scale engineering only, Engineer Procure and EPC projects. -Support the company in business development opportunities with existing and potential clients. -Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner, and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats. -Identify and track potential out of scope work, develop and provide scope changes, and coordinate with the client for approval. -Perform reviews of work performed by others including but not limited to calculations, drawings, reports, material and construction specifications, procurement specifications.

Requirements

  • pe license
  • pmp
  • 7+ years
  • engineering standards
  • project management
  • cost control

What You Bring

-Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI. -Seven or more years experience in the design engineering and/or management of high voltage utility type projects. Experience should include preparation, oversite or management of scopes of work, development of conceptual layouts, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications. -Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support, engineer or management role. -Construction and start-up experience a plus. -FSA & HSA -Experience in execution of projects in multiple contract arrangements including EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional or Joint Ventures a plus. -PE license. -Commissioning experience a plus. -Excellent written and verbal communications a must. Experience in writing proposals. -Experience in cost allocation and control, estimating, proposal preparation, risk assessment programs and techniques. -This position requires a BS preferably from an ABET-accredited program. -An advanced management/business degree or certification is preferred. -Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission, Substation or Energy Projects. -PMP Certification.

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

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

-no visa sponsorship; candidates must already have u.s. work authorization.