DescriptionDue to continued growth, our Grid Group is seeking an experienced Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) Lead Electrical Engineer.
- 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.
- Specifically, this position is intended to function as a Subject Matter Expert for Gas Insulated Substation projects.
- Active participation in industry code and standards committees/associations like IEEE or CIGRE as well as other similar organizations.
- As a Lead GIS Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for gas insulated substation projects as well as select air insulated substation projects.
- 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 Gas Insulated Engineer, you will prepare specifications, 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: Technical Specifications, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Panel Plans and Sections.
- You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring junior and senior-level engineers and designers in Gas Insulated Substation engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work.
- Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L27s systems of process and associated 22Communities of Practice.22
- In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.
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:
- A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program.
- 10 or more years experience in the physical layout and design of Gas Insulated and Air Insulated 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.
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.
- 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.
Compensation Range$116,620.00 - $179,890.00
Transparency StatementSargent & 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.
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