Description

Due to continued growth, our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services Group is seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer.

• This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects.

• As a Lead Substation Physical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.

• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues.

• As a Lead Substation Physical Engineer, you will prepare reports and support project deliverables that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats. Typical deliverables include: Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans and Sections.

• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”

• In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

  This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending 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:

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program.

• 10 or more years experience in the physical layout and design of Transmission and Distribution Substations.

• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.

• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

  Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

• Familiar with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, AutoCAD E or SDS design software.

• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.

• Transmission Line and protection & controls experience.

• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to physical substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).

• FE or PE license.

  Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & 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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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

Awards & Recognition

CityWilmington

StateDE

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestElectrical Engineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2024-13395

Business GroupElectric Grid Infrastructure Services

DepartmentSubstation Engineering