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Senior Substation Engineer 1- Grid

Sargent & Lundy

Description Job Description: 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 high voltage substation projects. As a Senior Substation Engineer, you will: Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution. Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble‑shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues. Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats. 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: This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree. 5 or more years of experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems. Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints. Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface. 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: A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferrable. A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program. 3 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138kV and above. Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc. Physical layout and protection & controls experience. Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc. Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2). PE license. AutoCAD experience. AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required. We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows. 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. Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Accident Insurance Disability Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Back‑Up Daycare

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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 84,762 - 129,498 Transparency Statement Sargent & 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 Equal Opportunity Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sargent Lundy

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