Sargent & Lundy
Providing engineering, procurement, and construction services to the energy and industrial sectors.
Senior Substation Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid
Design and manage high‑voltage substation projects as a senior electrical engineer.
Job Highlights
About the Role
This role offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing the engineer to split time between the office and remote work from home while collaborating within a project team of engineers and designers on high voltage substation projects. The Substation Electrical Engineer will actively participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution, tackling challenging assignments that involve investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving a wide range of electrical engineering issues, as well as preparing clear, concise technical reports that meet client and S&L formatting requirements. • Design of medium‑voltage power systems. • Prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints. • Track project schedules, expenditures, and prepare status reports. • Review and critique design drawings created by others. • Prepare grounding, shielding, battery, and charger sizing calculations. • Develop single‑line, relaying, metering, DC schematics, and grounding plans.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸power design
- ▸design review
- ▸grounding calc
- ▸schematics development
- ▸project tracking
- ▸technical reporting
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a BSEE from an ABET‑accredited program and possess at least seven years of experience designing medium‑voltage power systems, with strong abilities to prioritize work, manage multiple projects within budget and schedule constraints, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Experience reviewing design drawings and proficiency with Microsoft Office are also required, while additional experience with 138 kV‑plus substation design, grounding calculations, and familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards are valued. • 7+ years relevant engineering experience. • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. • Proficient with MS Office applications. • 3+ years experience designing substations 138 kV and above (preferred). • Familiar with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards and National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI‑C2). • Professional Engineer (PE) license (desired). • AutoCAD proficiency (desired).
Requirements
- ▸pe license
- ▸autocad
- ▸ms office
- ▸138kv design
- ▸bsee
- ▸ansi/ieee
Benefits
Professional growth is supported through peer‑learning and participation in S&L’s Communities of Practice, and the position may require occasional travel to client sites. Sargent & Lundy provides an award‑winning benefits package—including comprehensive health plans, generous paid time off, retirement options, tuition assistance, and flexible work arrangements—alongside a transparent compensation range of $95,840 to $147,870 and eligibility for discretionary bonuses. • Hybrid work schedule (office and remote). • Medical, dental, and vision health plans. • Life, accident, and disability insurance. • Employee Assistance Program and backup daycare. • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA). • 401(k) retirement plan. • Pre‑Tax commuter benefits. • Merit scholarship and employee discount programs. • Corporate charitable giving and tuition assistance. • First professional licensure and employee referral bonuses. • Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental and bereavement leave. • Flexible work arrangements. • Compensation range: $95,840 – $147,870. • Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus.
Work Environment
Hybrid