Hybrid Lead Substation Engineer - Protection & Controls

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,023 - 180,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. You will lead an engineering team, working on modifications and upgrades for high voltage substations. Responsibilities include preparing engineering studies, guiding junior engineers, and coordinating with other stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a PE license are required, along with 10+ years of experience in protection and control engineering. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a competitive compensation range of $118,023 - $180,313.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years experience with a focus on protection and control for high voltage substations.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Proficiency in relay calculations and design principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead an engineering team on substation modifications and upgrades.
• Prepare engineering studies for client review.
• Guide junior engineers in protection and controls engineering design.

Skills

Protection and control engineering

Telecommunications for high voltage substations

Technical documentation

Leadership and mentorship

SCADA system configurations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree

PE license

Tools

SKM

ETAP

ASPEN

CDEGS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. You will lead an engineering team, working on modifications and upgrades for high voltage substations. Responsibilities include preparing engineering studies, guiding junior engineers, and coordinating with other stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a PE license are required, along with 10+ years of experience in protection and control engineering. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with a competitive compensation range of $118,023 - $180,313.