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Lead Substation Physical Engineer 1 - GRID
Lead Substation Physical Engineer 1 - GRIDSargent & Lundy • Salt Lake City, UT, US
Lead Substation Physical Engineer 1 - GRID

Lead Substation Physical Engineer 1 - GRID

Sargent & Lundy • Salt Lake City, UT, US
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Overview

Due to continued growth, our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit is seeking an experienced Lead Substation Physical Engineer.

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. You will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution, and you will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues. You will prepare 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. There is also opportunity for peer-learning through S&L's systems of process and Communities of Practice, and you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the physical design of distribution and transmission substations within project teams.
  • Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution; investigate and solve electrical engineering and design issues.
  • Prepare technical reports and deliverables that meet client requirements and S&L formats (e.g., Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans and Sections).
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing through peer learning and Communities of Practice; may travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

Essential skills and experience :

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited program).
  • 10 or more years of experience in the physical layout and design of transmission and distribution substations.
  • Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.
  • Ability to relate engineering science and technology to practical design; strong prioritization and multi-project management under budget and time constraints.
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; experience reviewing design drawings.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.

    • Valued but not required skills and experience :

  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and / or MicroStation; familiarity 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 (including NESC).
  • FE or PE license.

    • Benefits & Compensation

    At 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, and we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits, including recognition as a Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

  • 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, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Flexible Work Arrangements

    • Compensation Range : $116,620.00 - $179,890.00

    Equal Opportunity

    Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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