Sargent & Lundy

Senior Engineering Manager - Grid

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program required.
  • Advanced degree or certification in management/business preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license is necessary.
  • Extensive experience in Project Management specifically for Utility Transmission or Substation Projects is essential.
  • In-depth knowledge of engineering standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, ANSI) required.
  • Minimum of 20 years in design engineering and management of high voltage utility projects, covering scopes of work, design basis, and material selection is essential.
  • Experience with diverse contract arrangements (EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional, Joint Ventures) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, designers, and estimators for high voltage substations.
  • Direct electrical team leads during detailed design phases of electrical engineering.
  • Ensure timely project delivery while meeting quality and financial standards.
  • Coordinate design activities for compliance with specifications and client requirements.
  • Prepare clear and concise technical reports and studies.
  • Conduct independent reviews of team and contracted work, ensuring adherence to scope and contractual agreements.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule offering a mix of office and remote work.
  • Comprehensive benefit package available for eligible positions.
  • Opportunity for yearly discretionary bonus based on performance.
  • Support for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement in challenging and high-impact engineering projects.
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.
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.

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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