Senior Substation Engineer – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Work in a project team environment with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management of high-voltage substation projects .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $84,762 - $129,498 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the design and project management of high-voltage substations, with a strong focus on electrical engineering principles, project execution, and client communication. Proficient in utilizing digital tools and technologies to enhance engineering workflows and project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medium Voltage Power Systems DesignHigh-Voltage Substation DesignProject ManagementMS Office ProficiencyPE License

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringSubstation Grounding CalculationsBattery & Charger Sizing CalculationsPhysical Layout DesignProtection & Controls ExperienceSubstation Single Line DiagramsRelaying & Metering DiagramsDC Schematic DesignPlan & Section DiagramsDesign Drawing Review

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationWork PrioritizationMulti-Project Management

Tools & Technologies

AutoCADDigital ToolsAutomation TechnologyArtificial Intelligence

Certifications & Qualifications

PE License

Industry Keywords

ANSI StandardsIEEE StandardsNEMA StandardsNational Electrical Safety CodeABET Accredited Engineering Program

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work in a project team environment with engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management of high-voltage substation projects
Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve electrical engineering issues
Prepare clear, concise technical and project reports meeting client requirements and S&L formats
Develop professionally through peer learning and Communities of Practice
Travel to client sites as needed
Use appropriate technology, data, automation, artificial intelligence, and digital tools to support engineering, design, research, analysis, or workflow improvement where relevant

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree required
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 reviewing design drawings created by others
Proficiency with MS Office applications
U.S. work authorization required; employer does not sponsor work authorization
Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree preferred
Degree from an ABET accredited engineering program preferred
3 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138kV and above preferred
Ability to prepare substation grounding, direct stroke shielding, and battery & charger sizing calculations preferred
Physical layout and protection & controls experience preferred
Ability to develop substation single line, relaying & metering, DC schematic, plan & section, and grounding diagrams with a Designer preferred
Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards and the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI-C2) preferred
PE license preferred
AutoCAD experience preferred

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 eligibility for eligible positions