Senior Engineering Manager - Grid

About the role

This position offers the opportunity to manage and further grow a project team of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high‑voltage substations. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and implementing solutions to expand and modernize the electric grid.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Team Lead in coordinating engineering and design from concept through detailed design execution, field support, and closeout.
• Support overall account management and client engagement with peer‑to‑peer reporting, coordination, and conflict resolution.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate and execute facility studies for various RTOs.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely, meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Maintain a hybrid work arrangement, spending three days per week in the office and two days remote.
• Provide relocation assistance as applicable based on candidate location.

Qualifications

• BS from an ABET‑accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree.
• Specific hands‑on experience with MISO facility studies and knowledge of the DPP process.
• Project Management experience for Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI.
• 20+ years experience designing multi‑disciplinary solutions for utility high‑voltage substations, encompassing electrical, civil, and structural scopes, conceptual development, industry best practices, design basis, equipment and material selection, and construction package preparation.
• 5+ years experience leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
• Technical knowledge of available equipment and proven pre‑engineered systems for systems design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for presentations, proposals, and reports.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Understanding of construction documents.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and attend client meetings.
• We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Valued but Not Required Skills and Experience

• FE or PE License.
• PMP Certification.
• Construction and start‑up experience.
• Commissioning experience.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high‑quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. Candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies are valued. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply professional judgment and review when using technology‑assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but not required unless specifically identified elsewhere.

About Sargent & Lundy

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 value work‑life balance and provide competitive, award‑winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k) with company match
• 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 (including hybrid schedule)
• Generous relocation package (dependent on location)

Compensation

Compensation Range: $165,610 – $253,015. The total compensation package includes a base salary (or hourly rate) and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible employees may also participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.