Lead Substation Engineer – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Apply protective relaying and controls systems knowledge to HV and EHV substations.

Posted 10/6/2026full-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 engineering documentation, client liaison, and mentoring within the field of electrical engineering.

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Bachelor Of Science Engineering Degree12+ Years Experience Designing Substations At 138kV And AbovePE LicenseProficiency With SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGSExperience With Vendor Protective Relay Equipment

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Hard Skills

Protective RelayingSubstation DesignRelay CalculationsEngineering DocumentationSingle Line DiagramsA.C. Schematic DiagramsD.C. Schematic DiagramsDesign TechniquesTesting Or CommissioningConstruction And Start-Up

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeAutoCADMicroStationSCADA SystemsTelecommunications Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

HV SubstationsEHV SubstationsNECNESCNEMAIEEEANSIRelay EquipmentFiber OpticsMicrowave

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply protective relaying and controls systems knowledge to HV and EHV substations.
Work on substation modifications and upgrades, including calculations, document designs, and specifications.
Prepare relaying philosophies and select relay, control, and communications equipment.
Develop SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations.
Oversee I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
Guide engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts.
Coordinate detailed design phases for all aspects of engineering work.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve engineering issues.
Analyze and design single line, substation relaying and metering, A.C. schematic, and D.C. schematic diagrams.
Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
Independently review calculations and drawing preparation performed by others.
Coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
Review existing facilities and propose upgrades and replacements.
Present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
Participate in peer learning 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 any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
Experience with vendor protective relay equipment, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not provided.
A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferable.
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 including fiber optics, microwave, and power line carrier is desirable.
AutoCAD or MicroStation experience is valued.
Construction and start-up experience is valued.
Testing or commissioning experience is 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 yearly discretionary bonus