Sargent & Lundy

Senior Engineering Manager - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$165K — $253K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in engineering from an ABET-accredited program or advanced management/business degree
  • Hands-on experience with MISO facility studies and DPP process
  • 20+ years in utility Transmission & Distribution Substation Project Management
  • 5+ years leading engineering design teams through full project phases
  • Proficient in engineering standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI
  • Strong communication skills for presentations, proposals, and reports
  • Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in engineering roles.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a project team of engineers and designers for high voltage substations
  • Investigate and implement solutions for modernizing the electric grid
  • Direct engineering and design coordination from concept to execution
  • Support account management and client engagement efforts
  • Ensure project completion on time and within budget
  • Coordinate facility studies for various RTOs
  • Prepare clear and concise technical reports and studies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with three days in-office and two remote days
  • Generous relocation package based on location
  • Access to advanced technology and digital tools for work improvement
  • Commitment to employee growth and professional development
  • Comprehensive benefits package including participation in a yearly discretionary bonus.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage and further grow a project team consisting of engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high voltage substations.

  • You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and implementing solutions to expand and modernize the electric grid.
  • Direct the Team Lead in the coordination of engineering and design from concept through detailed design execution, field support and closeout.
  • Support overall account management and client engagement with peer to peer reporting, coordination and conflict resolution.
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
  • Coordinate and execute facility studie for various RTO's.
  • Coordinate systems 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 and drawing preparation.

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 from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree
  • Specific hands on experience with MISO facility studies and knowledge of DPP process.
  • Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation Projects.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.
  • 20 or more years experience in the design of multi-disciplined solutions in a project team environment for utility high voltage substations. Experience must include an understanding of electrical, civil, structural scopes of work, conceptual development, industry best practices, design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation of construction packages.
  • Five or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.
  • Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.
  • Proven communication skillset both verbal and written in support of presentations, proposals and reports.
  • Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
  • Experience and understanding of construction documents
  • Willing to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • FE or PE License
  • PMP Certification.
  • Construction and start-up experience a plus.
  • Commissioning experience a plus.
Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Compensation Range$165,610 - $253,015 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.

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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