Hybrid Lead Substation Engineer - Protection & Controls

Sargent & Lundy

Hamilton Township (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 135,000 - 206,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health plans
401(k)
Paid vacation
Tuition assistance
Employee discounts
Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Lead Substation Engineer to apply expertise in protective relaying and controls for HV/EHV substations. Responsibilities include leading designs, preparing relay philosophies, and mentoring engineers, with potential travel for reviews and field verification.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (three days in the office) and a generous relocation package depending on location.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • 12+ years of substation design experience (138kV+).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • Experience liaising with clients in a lead role.
  • Relay calculations documentation and support.
  • Proficiency with protective relay equipment (SEL/ABB/GE).

Responsibilities

  • Lead substations design, upgrades, and modifications for client reviews.
  • Prepare relaying philosophies and equipment configurations.
  • Guide engineers and designers through protection and controls design.
  • Tackle complex engineering issues and field verification.
  • Create single-line, metering, and DC schematics.
  • Perform independent reviews and coordinate with stakeholders.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and participate in Communities of Practice.
  • May travel for design reviews and site coordination.

Skills

Substation protection design
Relay coordination
SCADA/telecom concepts
Leadership mentoring
Client liaison
Engineering problem solving
Documentation & calculations

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
ABET-accredited program

Tools

SKM
ETAP
ASPEN
CDEGS
Vendor software

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Lead Substation Engineer to apply expertise in protective relaying and controls for HV/EHV substations. Responsibilities include leading designs, preparing relay philosophies, and mentoring engineers, with potential travel for reviews and field verification.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement (three days in the office) and a generous relocation package depending on location.

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