T&D Construction Manager – Grid

Sargent & Lundy

. Provide technical leadership on substation projects specializing in substation design and commissioning, with a strong focus on protection and control .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $118,023 - $180,313 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in substation design and commissioning, with a strong focus on protection and control systems. Proven ability to lead technical projects, ensuring compliance with design requirements and safety standards while collaborating effectively across engineering and construction teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Substation DesignCommissioning ProceduresProtection And ControlElectrical Engineering (BSEE)Substation Equipment Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Substation DesignCommissioning ProceduresProtection And ControlSubstation Equipment KnowledgeEngineering Design ReviewConstruction MonitoringSystem TestingStartup ProceduresTechnical Issue ResolutionProgress Tracking

Soft Skills

CollaborationInterdisciplinary CommunicationProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

Substation CommissioningProtection SchemesSchematic DesignSafety StandardsConstruction Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership on substation projects specializing in substation design and commissioning, with a strong focus on protection and control
Collaborate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to keep projects on track and aligned with scope and schedule
Review engineering design packages and material specifications for completeness and constructability
Monitor construction progress at a high level for compliance with design requirements and safety standards
Develop, review, and support implementation of commissioning procedures, including system testing and startup
Assist engineering project management with progress tracking, coordination, and resolution of technical issues
Visit the field as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) – required
14+ years of experience in substation design and commissioning
Strong understanding of protection and control
Demonstrated ability to interface effectively across engineering, construction, and commissioning disciplines
Strong working knowledge of substation equipment, protection schemes, schematics, and commissioning protocols
Work authorization in the U.S. is required; the employer does not sponsor employees for work authorization

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