Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to spearhead engineering efforts for high voltage substations. This role offers the chance to lead design teams, resolve engineering challenges, and collaborate with clients and suppliers. You will engage in a hybrid work model, balancing in-office and remote work, while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work culture. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Bonuses

Paid Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in high voltage substations, including design and installation.
• Experience as a firm or client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and design teams on substation modifications and upgrades.
• Prepare relaying philosophies and develop SCADA configurations.
• Analyze and design single line diagrams and DC schematic diagrams.

Skills

Protective Relaying

Controls Systems

High Voltage Substations

Communication Equipment

Engineering Design

Troubleshooting

Excellent Communication Skills

Education

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

Join to apply for the Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Grid role at Sargent & Lundy.

This position offers an opportunity to utilize your expertise in protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. As a Project Lead, you will oversee engineering and design teams working on substation modifications and upgrades, including calculations, design documentation, and specifications.

Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing relaying philosophies, selecting relay, control, and communication equipment, and developing SCADA and telecommunication configurations.
2. Leading protection and controls engineering design efforts, guiding junior and senior engineers, and coordinating detailed design phases.
3. Investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving engineering issues.
4. Analyzing and designing single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, and DC schematic diagrams.
5. Preparing engineering studies for review and performing independent reviews of work by others.
6. Coordinating with engineers, project managers, clients, and suppliers to ensure complete and timely designs.
7. Reviewing existing facilities for upgrades and presenting findings to clients and peers.
8. Sharing knowledge within Sargent & Lundy's systems of peer learning and mentoring less experienced engineers.
9. Traveling to client and vendor sites for reviews, construction coordination, and field verification, as needed.

This role supports a hybrid work model, with three days in-office and two days remote weekly. Relocation assistance is available depending on your location.

Qualifications:

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 10+ years of experience in high voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination.
• Experience as a firm or client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred but not required:

• Experience with relay calculations documentation.
• PE license.
• Knowledge of design tools and standards such as NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI.
• Experience with protective relay equipment and SCADA systems.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation skills.
• Construction, start-up, testing, or commissioning experience.

Benefits:

We offer comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, and award-winning benefits, including health plans, insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, bonuses, paid leave, flexible work arrangements, and more. Recognized as a Top Workplace for culture and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Compensation:

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

Additional info:

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Level: Mid-Senior.
• Type: Full-time.
• Industry: Professional Services.