Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy, L.L.C.; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead engineering and design teams focused on high voltage substations. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in protective relaying and controls systems while guiding a talented group of engineers. You will be responsible for preparing relaying philosophies, coordinating design phases, and ensuring timely delivery of projects. With a commitment to employee well-being and professional growth, this company provides competitive benefits and fosters a collaborative work environment. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this position is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in protection and control for high voltage substations.
• BSEE degree required; P.Eng. license valued but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design team for substation modifications.
• Prepare relaying philosophies and oversee design delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and perform independent reviews.

Skills

Protection and control engineering

Telecommunications for high voltage substations

Relay calculations

Excellent communication skills

Troubleshooting engineering issues

Education

BSEE with power systems or controls emphasis

Tools

SKM

ETAP

ASPEN

CDEGS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

About Sargent & Lundy

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. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Description

This position offers the opportunity to directly apply your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. As a Project Lead of an engineering and design team, you will work on a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements, including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications.

• You will be responsible for preparing relaying philosophies, selecting relay, control, and communications equipment, developing SCADA and telecommunication concepts, and overseeing the preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
• As a Project Lead Electrical Engineer, you will guide junior and senior engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, including coordinating detailed design phases.
• You will work on challenging assignments involving troubleshooting and solving various engineering issues.
• You will perform analysis and design of single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams (e.g., A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. schematic diagrams.
• Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
• Perform independent reviews of work by others, including calculations and drawings.
• Coordinate and provide guidance to engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely design delivery.
• Review existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, presenting findings and recommendations.
• Develop your career through peer-learning, sharing knowledge within Sargent & Lundy’s “Communities of Practice.”
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Travel may be required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

Qualifications

Note: We do not sponsor work authorization in Canada for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• BSEE with power systems or controls emphasis from an accredited program (Canadian or US ABET-accredited).
• 10+ years of experience in protection, control, and telecommunications for high voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination.
• Experience as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in relay calculations and support documentation.
• Knowledge of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Proficiency with SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards.
• Experience with vendor protective relay equipment (e.g., SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, Basler).
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills.

Valued but not required:

• P.Eng. license.
• Experience with in-line, bus, equipment protection, SCADA systems, telemetering, and communications.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Testing or commissioning experience.

Sargent & Lundy is committed to equal opportunity employment, prohibiting discrimination based on relevant laws. Employment decisions are based solely on merit and organizational needs.