Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid to oversee engineering and design teams for high voltage substations. The role combines technical expertise in protective relaying and control systems with project leadership responsibilities, offering a hybrid work schedule and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience in protection/control/telecommunications for high voltage substations.
• PE license required.
• Experience as a firm/client liaison in engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineering and design team on substation modifications and upgrades.
• Prepare relaying philosophies and develop SCADA and telecommunication concepts.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve engineering issues.

Skills

Proficiency in relay calculations

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of standards (NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI)

Education

BSEE with power systems or controls focus

Tools

SKM

ETAP

ASPEN

CDEGS

MS Office

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This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in protective relaying and control systems for HV and EHV substations. As a Project Lead, you will oversee an engineering and design team working on substation modifications and upgrades, including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications.

This role allows for a hybrid work schedule, combining in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities

1. Prepare relaying philosophies, select relay, control, and communication equipment, and develop SCADA and telecommunication concepts.
2. Guide junior and senior engineers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, coordinating detailed design phases.
3. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve engineering issues.
4. Design and analyze single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, and control schematics.
5. Prepare engineering studies for review.
6. Review work by others, including calculations and drawings.
7. Coordinate with project teams, clients, and vendors to ensure timely and complete designs.
8. Assess existing facilities for upgrades, presenting findings and recommendations.
9. Engage in peer-learning and mentorship within the company’s knowledge-sharing systems.
10. Potentially travel for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

Qualifications

Note: U.S. work authorization sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Skills and Experience

• BSEE with power systems or controls focus.
• 12+ years experience in protection/control/telecommunications for high voltage substations.
• PE license.
• Experience as a firm/client liaison in engineering roles.
• Proficiency in relay calculations and technical plan production.
• Familiarity with design tools like SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or similar.
• Knowledge of standards such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, ANSI.
• Experience with protective relay equipment from vendors like SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, Basler.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent communication skills.

Valued but Not Required

• Experience with in-line, bus, equipment protection, SCADA, telemetering, and communications systems.
• AutoCAD or MicroStation skills.
• Construction and commissioning experience.

Benefits

Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, and a range of benefits including health plans, insurance, 401(k), tuition assistance, bonuses, and flexible work arrangements. The company has received multiple awards for its workplace culture.

Additional Information

• Salary range: $123,800 - $192,660
• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Professional Services