Sargent & Lundy

Senior Engineering Manager - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$164K — $253K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree from an ABET-accredited program required; advanced management/business degree preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • 20+ years of experience in high voltage utility projects, including project management and design engineering.
  • Specific experience with Utility Transmission and Substation projects required, including scope development and design basis.
  • Familiarity with engineering standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI essential.
  • Experience in a variety of contract arrangements (EPC, Owner's Engineer, etc.) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, with proposal writing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project teams for high voltage substations, including engineers and design professionals.
  • Direct the electrical team to oversee detailed design phases of engineering work.
  • Ensure project completion with quality and adherence to financial specifications.
  • Coordinate systems design to meet all codes and client requirements.
  • Prepare clear technical reports and studies conforming to company formats.
  • Review the work of others for scopes, proposals, and contract documentation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
  • Tuition assistance and merit scholarship programs available.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance program and back-up daycare services offered.
  • Corporate charitable giving and employee discount programs to aid community involvement.
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 project team(s) consisting of engineers, designers, estimators, controls and scheduling professionals involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high voltage substations.

  • You will work on challenging assignments from individual projects, large projects, major programs, to large scale engineering only, Engineer Procure and EPC projects.
  • Direct the Electrical team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work.
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, with high quality, on time performance and to strict financial requirements.
  • 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 Sargent & Lundy formats.
  • Perform and provide independent reviews of work performed by others, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.
Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

 

Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a BS preferably from an ABET-accredited program.
  • An advanced management/business degree or certification is preferred.
  • PE license.
  • Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission, Substation or Energy Projects.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.
  • 20 or more years experience in the design engineering and/or management of high voltage utility type projects. Experience should include preparation, oversite or management of scopes of work, development of conceptual layouts, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
  • Experience in execution of projects in multiple contract arrangements including EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional or Joint Ventures a plus.
  • Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support, engineer or management role.
  • Excellent written and verbal communications a must. Experience in writing proposals.
  • Experience in cost allocation and control, estimating, proposal preparation, risk assessment programs and techniques.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • PMP Certification.
  • Construction and start-up experience a plus.
  • Commissioning experience a plus.
Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

 

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation Range$164,580.00 - $253,020.00 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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