Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Lead Substation Physical Engineer to join their Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit. This role involves working on the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects, including project conceptualization, planning, and execution.
Responsibilities
- Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues
- Prepare 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.'
- Lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs
- Oversee engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs
Skills
- A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program
- 10 or more years experience in the physical layout and design of Transmission and Distribution Substations
- 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
- 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
- Transmission Line and protection & controls experience
- Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to physical substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2)
- FE or PE license
- Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs is valued but not required
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows
Benefits
- 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
- Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.
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