Sargent & Lundy · 1 day ago
Lead Gas Insulated Substation Engineer 1 - Grid
Hamilton, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$117K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expSargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) Lead Electrical Engineer for their Electric Grid Infrastructure Services Group. The role involves project management and detailed electrical design for distribution and transmission substation projects, serving as a Subject Matter Expert in GIS projects and mentoring junior engineers.
ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects
Function as a Subject Matter Expert for Gas Insulated Substation projects
Active participation in industry code and standards committees/associations like IEEE or CIGRE as well as other similar organizations
Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for gas insulated substation projects as well as select air insulated substation projects
Investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues
Prepare specifications, reports and support project deliverables that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats
Typical deliverables include: Technical Specifications, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Panel Plans and Sections
Guide and mentor junior and senior-level engineers and designers in Gas Insulated Substation engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
Travel to client sites as needed
Qualification
Required
A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program
10 or more years experience in the physical layout and design of Gas Insulated and Air Insulated Substations
Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
Proficiency with MS Office applications
Preferred
Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Familiar with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, AutoCAD E or SDS design software
Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc
Transmission Line and protection & controls experience
Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to physical substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2)
FE or PE license
Benefits
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
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
Company
Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas White
Retired
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