Lead Gas Insulated Substation Engineer

Sargent Lundy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for Gas Insulated Substation projects. This role offers the chance to work on innovative designs while collaborating with a talented team. You will be responsible for guiding projects from conceptualization to execution, ensuring technical specifications meet client needs. With a hybrid work arrangement, you can enjoy the flexibility of remote work while contributing to significant engineering projects. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee well-being and award-winning benefits, and take your career to the next level in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible Work Arrangements

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Gas Insulated and Air Insulated Substations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in the design and execution of substation projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure high-quality project deliverables.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSEE degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Office

Bentley Substation

BlueBeam

Job description

Description

Due to continued growth, our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services Group is seeking an experienced Gas Insulated Substation (GIS) Lead Electrical Engineer.

• This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of distribution and transmission substation projects.
• Specifically, this position is intended to function as a Subject Matter Expert for Gas Insulated Substation projects.
• Active participation in industry code and standards committees/associations like IEEE or CIGRE as well as other similar organizations.
• As a Lead GIS Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for gas insulated substation projects as well as select air insulated substation projects.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues.
• As a Lead Substation Gas Insulated Engineer, you will prepare specifications, reports, and support project deliverables that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats. Typical deliverables include: Technical Specifications, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Panel Plans and Sections.
• You will be responsible for guiding and mentoring junior and senior-level engineers and designers in Gas Insulated Substation engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program.
• 10 or more years of experience in the physical layout and design of Gas Insulated and Air Insulated Substations.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Familiar with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, AutoCAD E or SDS design software.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Transmission Line and protection & controls experience.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to physical substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
• FE or PE license.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

Financial Benefits

• 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

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$142,000 - $169,000

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