Lead Substation Engineer 1 - Grid

About the role

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 Lead Substation Engineer, You Will 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design team
• Create calculations, document designs, and specifications
• Develop relaying philosophies, select relay, control, and communications equipment
• Design SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations
• Oversee the preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams
• Guide junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts
• Investigate, trouble-shoot, and solve engineering issues
• Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review
• 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
• Propose upgrades and replacements to existing facilities and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers
• Develop 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”
• Mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree
• 10 or more years experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination
• PE license
• Serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
• Writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software
• Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
• Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Proficiency with any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software
• Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI
• Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Accident Insurance Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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 $118,023 - $180,313 Transparency Statement Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.