Senior Substation Engineer – Grid

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate within a project team alongside other engineers and designers on the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation initiatives.

• Actively participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution.

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a diverse range of electrical engineering challenges.

• Prepare clear and concise reports that convey technical and project information in accordance with client requirements and S&L standards.

• Enhance professional skills through peer learning and knowledge sharing via S&L systems of process and Communities of Practice.

• Travel to client locations as necessary.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree is required for this position.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.

• Capability to prioritize tasks and manage several projects while adhering to budget and time constraints.

• Experience in tracking project details such as schedules and expenditures against budgets, along with preparing status reports and engaging with clients.

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills are essential.

• Experience in reviewing design drawings produced by others is required.

• Proficiency in MS Office applications is necessary.

• Sargent & Lundy does not provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S. for this role.

• A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program is required.

• At least 3 years of experience in the design of substations rated 138kV and above.

• Ability to perform substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, and battery & charger sizing calculations, among others.

• Experience in physical layout and protection & controls.

• Capability to collaborate with Designers to create substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plans & sections, and grounding plans.

• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards related to substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI – C2).

• Possession of a PE license is required.

• Experience with AutoCAD is necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision health plans

• 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

• Potential yearly discretionary bonus