Sargent & Lundy

Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy$145K — $222K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) or management/business.
  • 10+ years in Project Management for Utility Transmission projects.
  • Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Extensive experience (10+ years) in the electric utility sector.
  • Experience as a client liaison, either in support or lead roles.
  • Strong multitasking and priority management skills are essential.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and execute multiple transmission and distribution projects.
  • Take ownership of project performance regarding safety, schedule, budget, and client experience.
  • Lead and mentor the project team, ensuring accountability.
  • Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
  • Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Support key performance indicator tracking for schedules and budgets.
  • Identify and mitigate construction risks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • Life and Accident Insurance.
  • Disability coverage and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time and Paid Vacation.
  • Generous relocation package for eligible candidates.
  • Hybrid work arrangement (three days in office, two remote).
  • Tuition assistance and professional licensure bonus.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects.  The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.  

  • Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management.
  • Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle.
  • Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability.  Mentor and coach team members.
  • Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders.
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
  • Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items.
  • Identify and control construction risk.
  • Recognize, identify, track and control change.
  • Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
  • Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
  • Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend 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 degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree.
  • 10+ years of specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission projects.
  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • 10 or more years of experience in the electric utility industry (engineering, construction, planning, etc.)
  • Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Engineering design experience is a plus.
  • PMP Certification is a plus.
  • Construction and start-up 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.

 

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$145,310.00 - $222,001.00 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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