Sargent & Lundy

Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in engineering (ABET-accredited)
  • 12 years of transmission design experience
  • 3+ years in 500kV and/or 765kV transmission line design
  • Proficient in PLS-CADD software
  • Experience preparing scopes of work and technical specifications
  • Familiarity with engineering standards (NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, ANSI)
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for 500kV and 765kV lines.
  • Mentor less experienced design team members.
  • Coordinate design activities to meet specifications and client needs.
  • Prepare concise reports that detail technical information.
  • Review designs and calculations produced by team members.
  • Follow Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and personal time
  • 401(k) and pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition Assistance and Merit Scholarship Program
  • Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid work model
  • Award-winning culture for compensation and benefits.
Full Job Description
Description

Responsibilities may include the following:
  • Lead the design of transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
  • Serve as a subject matter specialist in 500kV and 765kV transmission lines
  • Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
  • Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
  • Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
  • Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
  • Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:
  • BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • 12 years of transmission design experience.
  • 3 or more years of experience in 500kV and/or 765kV transmission line design
  • Familiarity with the electrical considerations for 765kV transmission lines
  • Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
  • Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
  • Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 765kV.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
  • Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
  • Must be bilingual in Spanish and English (read, speak, and write).

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • PE license
  • PMP certification
  • Construction experience
  • Familiarity with ArcGIS


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.


Award-Winning 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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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


Awards & Recognition

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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