Administrative Assistant - Grid Engineering Support

Sargent Lundy; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Life & Accident Insurance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Reading, PA is seeking an administrative professional for a hybrid role combining 3 days in office and 2 days remote. You will support project administration, document control, scheduling, and reporting to ensure production goals are met.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, at least one year of admin experience, and strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). The role requires good communication, accurate data handling, and a team‑oriented, flexible mindset.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent) with 1 year of admin experience.
• Experience in production environment; ability to meet production/accuracy goals.
• Excellent writing/editing, 50+ wpm, and MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Flexible, team player, self-starter; occasional overtime.

Responsibilities

• Serve as focal point for administrative and documentation activities, scope, and budget requirements of assigned projects.
• Clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management.
• Provide real-time scheduling support by booking appointments/rooms and preventing conflicts utilizing Outlook Calendar. Order lunch as needed for meetings.
• Write and edit procedures, review calculations, and other project related documents as per requirements.
• Gather information to generate reports for assigned projects.

Skills

High school diploma

Admin experience

Communication skills

Typing 50+ wpm

Microsoft Office

Flexibility

Team player

Self-starter

Notary license

Education

Some college level education

Tools

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office (3 days) and working remote from home (2 days).

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as the focal point for administrative and documentation activities, scope, and budget requirements of assigned projects
• Clerical support including mailing, scanning, faxing and copying to management
• Provide real-time scheduling support by booking appointments/rooms and preventing conflicts utilizing Outlook Calendar. Order lunch as needed for meetings
• Write and edit procedures, review calculations, and other project related documents in accordance to Sargent & Lundy's and/or client requirements
• Gather the appropriate information to generate reports for the projects you have been assigned
• Prepare documents and drawings for transmittal and document storage. This could include, drafting correspondence, data entry, copying and distribution, document tracking, and electronic filing
• Coordinate office space needs
• Assist with time entry and prepare expense reports for approval
• Ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories
• Maintain supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and one year of administrative experience.
• Prior experience should include working in a production environment, meeting established production and accuracy goals, with the ability to maintain focus on quality of details.
• Excellent communication skills (including writing and editing skills), keyboarding skills (50+ wpm), and proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Candidate needs to be flexible, a team player, a self-starter and be open to occasional overtime.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Some college level education in fields such as English, Writing or Journalism.
• Experience working in the Engineering and/or power industry field.
• Hold a Notary License

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & 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.

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.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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

$49,089 - $71,853

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.

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.