Lead Substation Engineer – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Apply knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations.

Posted 11/5/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $134,546 - $205,557 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protective relaying and controls systems for high voltage substations, with a strong focus on design, analysis, and project coordination. Proficient in utilizing industry-standard software and adhering to relevant design codes and standards.

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Bachelor Of Science Engineering Degree12+ Years Experience Designing SubstationsPE LicenseProficiency With SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGSExperience With Vendor Protective Relay Equipment

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Hard Skills

Protective RelayingControls Systems DesignEngineering CalculationsSingle Line Diagram AnalysisA.C. Schematic DesignD.C. Schematic DesignTechnical DocumentationRelay Calculations SupportSubstation ModificationsField Verification

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationMentoringCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ApplicationsAutoCADMicroStationSCADA SystemsTelecommunications Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

HV SubstationsEHV SubstationsNECNESCNEMAIEEEANSIRelay EquipmentConstruction CoordinationDesign Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations.
Work on substation modifications and upgrades, including calculations, document designs, and specifications.
Prepare relaying philosophies, select relay, control, and communications equipment, and develop SCADA and telecommunications concepts and configurations.
Oversee preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
Guide engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts.
Support investigations, troubleshooting, and resolution of engineering issues.
Perform analysis and design of single line, A.C. schematic, and D.C. schematic diagrams.
Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
Independently review calculations and drawings prepared by others.
Coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
Review existing facilities and recommend upgrades and replacements.
Share knowledge through Sargent & Lundy’s Communities of Practice.
Mentor less experienced engineers.
Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.

Requirements

What you’ll need

This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree.
12 or more years experience designing substations at 138kV and above.
PE license.
Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations.
Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
Familiarity with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI design codes and standards.
Experience with vendor protective relay equipment, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Work authorization sponsorship is not provided in the U.S.
A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferable, but not required.
A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program is valued but not required.
Prior experience with in-line, bus and equipment protection; breaker, transformer and similar equipment control; RTU and data concentrator based SCADA systems; telemetering and communications is valued but not required.
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience is valued but not required.
Construction and start-up experience is valued but not required.
Testing or commissioning experience is valued but not required.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision health plans
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
Yearly discretionary bonus may be available for eligible positions