Lead EHV Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy · Santa Ana, CA · 3 wk ago
Engineering$135k–$206k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers.
- 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.
- Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
- May have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.
Qualifications
- BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- 10 or more years experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination.
- 3 or more years of experience with 500kV and/or 765kV substation design.
- Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 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 in reviewing design drawings created by others.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Skills
- Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Familiar with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, 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.
- FE or PE license.
Benefits
Award-Winning Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, back-up daycare, FSA & HSA, 401(k), pre-tax commuter account, merit scholarship program, employee discount program, corporate charitable giving program, tuition assistance, first professional licensure bonus, employee referral bonus, paid annual personal/sick time (PST), paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, flexible work arrangements, compensation range, yearly discretionary bonus, awards & recognition, equal opportunity.