Sargent & Lundy

Senior Engineering Manager - Grid

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

Qualifications

  • BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or advanced management/business degree
  • Hands-on experience with MISO facility studies and DPP process
  • Project Management experience in Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation Projects
  • Knowledge of engineering standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, ANSI)
  • 20+ years in design of multi-disciplined solutions for utility high voltage substations
  • 5+ years leading an engineering design team through all phases of project design
  • Strong communication skills for presentations, proposals, and reports

Responsibilities

  • Manage a project team of engineers and designers for high voltage substations
  • Investigate and troubleshoot to modernize the electric grid
  • Direct team coordination from concept through detailed design execution
  • Support account management and client engagement
  • Ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget
  • Coordinate facility studies for various Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs)
  • Prepare clear reports meeting client requirements

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule combining office and remote work
  • Engagement in challenging assignments
  • Opportunity for professional growth and team leadership
  • Supportive work environment focused on performance
  • Participation in yearly discretionary bonus program
Full Job Description
Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

 

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.
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.
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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