Sargent & Lundy

Lead Gas Insulated Substation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy • $116K — $179K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program
  • 10+ years in Gas Insulated and Air Insulated Substation design
  • Expertise in technical design principles and tools
  • Strong project management and prioritization abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Experience in reviewing engineering design drawings
  • Proficient with MS Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Lead detailed electrical design for GIS and AIS substation projects
  • Act as Subject Matter Expert for Gas Insulated Substation projects
  • Participate in industry code and standards committees
  • Conceptualize, plan, and execute substation engineering projects
  • Prepare diverse technical specifications and project deliverables
  • Guide and mentor junior and senior engineers
  • Investigate and troubleshoot engineering design issues

Benefits

  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • 401(k) with employer contributions
  • Tuition Assistance and Professional Licensure Bonuses
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous PTO
Full Job Description
Description

Due 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. 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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