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Sargent & Lundy · 4 hours ago

Substation Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$143K/yr - $215K/yr

10+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a leading engineering firm specializing in the design and analysis of high voltage substations. The role involves managing a project team, coordinating engineering and design efforts, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget while engaging with clients.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and implementing solutions to expand and modernize the electric grid

Direct the Team Lead in the coordination of engineering and design from concept through detailed design execution, field support and closeout

Support overall account management and client engagement with peer to peer reporting, coordination and conflict resolution

Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

Coordinate and execute facility studies for various RTO's

Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements

Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats

Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation

Qualification

High Voltage SubstationsFacility StudiesEngineering StandardsProject ManagementConstruction DocumentsTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsFEPE LicensePMP CertificationCommissioning ExperienceConstruction Experience

Required

BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree

Specific hands on experience with MISO facility studies and knowledge of DPP process

Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation Projects

Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI

10 or more years experience in the design of multi-disciplined solutions in a project team environment for utility high voltage substations. Experience must include an understanding of electrical, civil, structural scopes of work, conceptual development, industry best practices, design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation of construction packages

Five or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design

Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design

Proven communication skillset both verbal and written in support of presentations, proposals and reports

Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role

Experience and understanding of construction documents

Willing to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings