Sargent & Lundy · 4 hours ago
Lead EHV Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid
Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Lead EHV Substation Engineer for their Grid business unit. This role involves project conceptualization, work planning, and execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV, while serving as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design.
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Responsibilities
This position offers you the opportunity to 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
As a Lead EHV Substation Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV
Serve as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above)
You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues
As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will prepare or review 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: Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans and Sections, and AC/DC system designs
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.'
In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed
Qualification
Required
This position requires a BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program
10 or more years experience with a focus on protection / control / telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination
3 or more years of experience with 500kV and/or 765kV substation design
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
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.
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