Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

Project Lead Electrical Engineer

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home. Responsibilities include:

• Directly applying your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations.
• Working on a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements and reviews.
• Preparing relaying philosophies, including selecting relay, control, and communications equipment.
• Guiding junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts.
• Performing analysis and design of single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams, and D.C. schematic diagrams.
• Performing independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
• Coordinating and providing guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
• Performing reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and presenting findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
• Developing your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers.
• Providing guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
• Traveling to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Qualifications:

• BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 12 or more years experience with a focus on protection/control/telecommunications for high voltage substations; including design, installation, and coordination.
• PE license.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations.
• Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
• Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Prior experience in 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.).
• AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Testing or commissioning experience.

Award-Winning Benefits:

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, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance:

• 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

Compensation Range $131,960.00 - $205,330.00 Transparency Statement Sargent & 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.

Awards & Recognition:

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 protected status as defined by applicable law.

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Area of Interest: Electrical Engineering

Type: Full Time - Regular Job ID: 2025-19980 Business Group: Grid Group

Department: Substation Engineering