Sargent & Lundy

Lead EHV Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$134K — $205K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE from an ABET-accredited program with a focus on power systems or controls.
  • 12+ years experience in protection, control, and telecommunications for high voltage substations.
  • 3+ years in design for 500kV/765kV substations.
  • Proficiency in physical design techniques and technical plan production.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with engineers and designers on the electrical design of substation projects.
  • Lead project conceptualization and execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV.
  • Act as a subject matter expert in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above).
  • Investigate and resolve electrical engineering and design issues effectively.
  • Prepare and review deliverables, ensuring clarity in technical reports and adherence to client standards.
  • Engage in peer-learning and share knowledge within S&L's process systems.
  • Travel to client sites as required.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with in-office requirement 3 days/week.
  • Opportunities for professional development through peer-learning.
  • Engagement with advanced engineering tools and automation practices.
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
Full Job Description
WORK LOCATION: This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, GA. Our Grid business unit is seeking an experienced Lead EHV Substation Engineer. Responsibilities: • This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects. • As a Lead EHV Substation Engineer, you will 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). • You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues. • As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will 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. Typical deliverables include: Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans and Sections, and AC/DC system designs. • 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." • In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed. Qualifications We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Essential skills and experience: • This position requires a BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program. • 12 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. Valued but not required skills and experience: • 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. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2). • FE or PE license. AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: • You are expected to 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. • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. • 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. • We also value 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. Compensation Range $134,546 - $205,557 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.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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