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As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will:\nWork on a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications. \nPrepare relaying philosophies, including selecting relay, control, and communications equipment, developing SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and overseeing the preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams. \nGuide junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work.\nSupport challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering issues.\nPerform analysis and design of single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams.\nPrepare engineering studies for client and peer review.\nPerform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.\nCoordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design. \nPerform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.\nDevelop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” \nProvide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.\nThere is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.\nThis role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.\nDependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.\nQualifications\nWe do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.\nEssential skills and experience:\nThis position requires a Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.\n12 or more years experience designing substations at 138kV and above.\nPE license. \nExperience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.\nExperience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations.\nExperience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.\nProficiency with any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.\nFamiliarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI. \nExperience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.\nProficiency with MS Office applications. \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nValued but not required skills and experience:\nA BSEE degree is preferable. \nPrior experience is desirable to include in-line, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and data concentrator based SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.).\nAutoCAD or MicroStation experience.\nConstruction and start-up experience.\nTesting or commissioning experience.\nTechnology & Innovation\nSargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.\nAbout Sargent & Lundy\nAt Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.\nHealth & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life BalanceHealth Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision\nLife & Accident Insurance\nDisability Coverage\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nBack-Up Daycare\nFSA & HSA\n401(k)\nPre-Tax Commuter Account\nMerit Scholarship Program\nEmployee Discount Program\nCorporate Charitable Giving Program\nTuition Assistance\nFirst Professional Licensure Bonus\nEmployee Referral Bonus\nPaid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)\nPaid Vacation\nPaid Holidays\nPaid Parental Leave\nPaid Bereavement Leave\nFlexible Work Arrangements\nCompensation Range\n$134,546 - $205,557Transparency Statement\nSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.Equal Opportunity\nSargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. 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