Sargent & Lundy

Underground 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 an ABET-accredited engineering program or business management degree required.
  • 10+ years leading design teams for complex underground transmission projects.
  • Strong background in CYMCAP modeling, cable tensioning calculations, and XLPE cable design.
  • Experience with cost estimation and schedule coordination essential.
  • Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a collaborative setting.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage execution of multiple underground transmission line projects.
  • Oversee project performance regarding technical, safety, and budget aspects.
  • Direct project team, ensuring accountability and mentoring team members.
  • Provide necessary technical reviews throughout the project life cycle.
  • Cultivate positive relationships with client leads and stakeholders.
  • Lead efforts for projects to be completed safely and within budget.
  • Support reporting of key performance indicators for multiple project elements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching options.
  • Paid vacation, personal/sick time, and parental leave.
  • Tuition assistance for further education and professional certifications.
  • Flexible work arrangements for a better work-life balance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and family support.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple underground transmission line 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 technical, 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.
  • Provide technical reviews when necessary.
  • 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 in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
  • Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.
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 degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a business management degree.
  • Knowledge of CYMCAP modeling.
  • Knowledge of cable tensioning calculations and software.
  • Knowledge of XLPE cable design.
  • 10 or more years of experience of leading a design team in the development of complex underground transmission projects.
  • Experience in cost estimate development and schedule creation and coordination.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
  • 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.'
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Knowledge of High Pressure Gas Filled or High-Pressured Fluid Filled pipe type cable systems and associated equipment
  • Knowledge of underground distribution or low voltage cable systems.
  • PMP Certification is a plus.
  • Construction and start-up experience a plus.
  • PE License is 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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