Lead Substation Engineer – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Lead an engineering and design team on substation modifications and upgrades .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $118,023 - $180,313 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protection, control, and telecommunications engineering for high-voltage substations, with a strong focus on design, installation, and coordination. Proficient in leading engineering teams, preparing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Protection And Control EngineeringHigh-Voltage Substation DesignPE LicenseSCADA Systems ProficiencyRelay Calculations Documentation

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Hard Skills

Engineering CalculationsSingle-Line Diagram DesignA.C. Schematic DesignD.C. Schematic DesignTechnical DocumentationDesign TechniquesRelay Equipment ExperienceTelecommunications ConfigurationConstruction CoordinationTesting And Commissioning

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringProblem SolvingTeam LeadershipClient Liaison

Tools & Technologies

SKMETAPASPENCDEGSAutoCADMicroStationMS Office

Certifications & Qualifications

PE LicenseBachelor Of Science Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

NECNESCNEMAIEEEANSIRelay Equipment VendorsTelemeteringData-Concentrator SCADA SystemsIn-Line ProtectionConstruction And Start-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead an engineering and design team on substation modifications and upgrades
Create calculations, document designs, and prepare specifications for client requirements and reviews
Prepare relaying philosophies and select relay, control, and communications equipment
Develop SCADA and telecommunications concepts and configurations
Oversee I/O assignments and connection diagrams
Guide engineers and designers through protection and controls engineering design efforts
Coordinate detailed design phases across engineering work
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve engineering issues
Analyze and design 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 for complete and timely designs
Review existing facilities and recommend upgrades and replacements
Present findings and recommendations to clients and peers
Participate in peer learning and knowledge-sharing 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

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree required
10 or more years of experience focused on protection, control, and telecommunications for high-voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination
PE license
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role
Experience writing and supporting documentation for relay calculations
Experience with design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software
Familiarity with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI codes and standards
Experience with protective relay equipment from vendors including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must not require employer sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree preferred
Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program preferred
Experience with in-line, bus, and equipment protection; breaker, transformer, and similar equipment control; RTU and data-concentrator SCADA systems; telemetering and communications
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience valued
Construction and start-up experience valued
Testing or commissioning experience valued

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
Potential eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus