Hybrid HV Substation Engineering Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned Substation Project Manager to lead multi-discipline teams on high-voltage projects. You will oversee design, procurement, and EPC activities, coordinate with clients, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery while ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Hybrid work with three days in the office; relocation assistance available. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HV electrical eng/PM, strong communication skills, and experience with EPC or

Qualifications

• BS from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission, Substation or Energy Projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.
• 10+ years in design engineering and/or management of high voltage utility projects.
• Experience with EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional or Joint Ventures contracts.
• Experience as firm/client liaison in support, engineer, or management role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; proposal writing.
• Experience in cost allocation, estimating and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams of engineers, designers, estimators and schedulers for high voltage substations.
• Direct the team lead in detailed design phases.
• Coordinate work with civil, structural, and transmission teams.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and with high quality.
• Identify out-of-scope work and coordinate scope changes with clients.
• Ensure designs comply with specs, codes and client requirements.
• Collaborate with staff locally and nationwide.
• Prepare reports and studies meeting client and S&L formats.
• Review work including calculations, drawings, specs.
• Communicate with clients for project and account support.
• Support business development with current and potential clients.
• Provide independent reviews of scopes, proposals and contracts.
• Develop and mentor team members.

Skills

ABET-accredited BS

Project management (utility)

Engineering standards

HV projects 10+ years

Contract types (EPC/Owners Eng)

Client liaison experience

Written and verbal communication

Cost estimation & proposals

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Charlotte, NC seeks a seasoned Substation Project Manager to lead multi-discipline teams on high-voltage projects. You will oversee design, procurement, and EPC activities, coordinate with clients, and drive on-time, on-budget delivery while ensuring quality and compliance with standards.

Hybrid work with three days in the office; relocation assistance available. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in HV electrical eng/PM, strong communication skills, and experience with EPC or