BS degree from CA EAC-accredited or US ABET-accredited program
12+ years of transmission design experience
3+ years of 500kV and/or 765kV transmission line design experience
Familiarity with electrical considerations for 765kV lines
Proficiency in PLS-CADD software
Experience in preparing scopes of work and conceptual designs
Knowledge of engineering standards like NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI
Responsibilities
Lead the design of transmission lines ranging from 69kV to 765kV
Serve as a subject matter expert in 500kV and 765kV transmission lines
Mentor and develop less experienced design team members
Coordinate design activities to meet specifications and codes
Prepare clear and concise reports and studies for clients
Perform independent reviews of calculations and transmission line models
Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare plans
Generous paid time off
Award-winning benefits recognized by Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award
Commitment to work-life balance
Support for employee health and well-being
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 position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.
This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Please click here to determine your eligibility.
Essential skills and experience:
BS degree from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited 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.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
P.Eng 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.
Compensation Range
$146,996 - $192,932
Transparency Statement
This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. 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.
