Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 134,546 - 205,557; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is looking for a Lead EHV Substation Engineer in Atlanta, GA, to guide project teams in electrical design and project management for high-voltage substation projects. The role requires extensive experience in protection/control systems, physical design, and the ability to manage projects effectively. Offering a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits, this position also involves collaboration with engineers to improve workflows through automation and AI. Salary ranges from $134,546 to $205,557 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in high-voltage substations design.
• 3+ years of experience with 500 kV and/or 765 kV substation design.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in electrical design and project management.
• Investigate and solve electrical design issues.
• Prepare reports and project deliverables.

Skills

Protection/control/telecommunications for high-voltage substations

Physical design techniques

Interpersonal communication skills

MS Office proficiency

AutoCAD and/or MicroStation proficiency

Education

BSEE with power systems or controls emphasis

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Bentley Substation

BlueBeam

AutoCAD E or SDS design software

Job description

Job Summary

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in‑office work three days per week at the Sargent & Lundy office in Peachtree Corners, GA.

The Grid business unit seeks an experienced Lead EHV Substation Engineer to lead project teams in the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects.

Responsibilities

• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers on detailed electrical design and project management of substation projects.
• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and execution for EHV substation projects up to 765 kV.
• Serve as a subject matter specialist in physical design for 500 kV and above EHV substations.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues.
• Prepare or review reports and support project deliverables such as Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans and Sections, and AC/DC system designs, meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
• Share knowledge with other engineers through S&L’s systems of process and associated Communities of Practice.
• Travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 12 or more years of experience focusing on protection/control/telecommunications for high‑voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination.
• 3 or more years’ experience with 500 kV and/or 765 kV substation design.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles used in producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.
• Understanding of the practical application of engineering science and technology, relating equipment to technical design.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Valued but not required: Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; familiarity with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, AutoCAD E or SDS design software; ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct‑stroke shielding calculations, battery and charger sizing calculations; protection & controls experience; familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards and the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI‑C2); FE or PE license.

AI & Automation Leadership

• Lead others in using data, automation, and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Direct automation and process‑improvement work such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, and generating design documentation, ensuring outputs are checked.
• Oversee engineers who script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks; review automated outputs.
• Value additional learning in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields to oversee AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

Award‑Winning Benefits

Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and a range of supportive benefits that earned Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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

$134,546 – $205,557

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.