Lead Substation Engineer - Grid Protection & Controls

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina, to work on high voltage substation modifications and upgrades. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience designing substations at 138kV and above, hold a PE license, and be proficient in industry-standard tools like SKM and ETAP. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits, including health plans and flexible work options.

Qualifications

• 12 or more years of experience designing substations.
• PE license is required.
• Experience in writing documentation for relay calculations.

Responsibilities

• Work on substation modifications and upgrades.
• Prepare relaying philosophies and oversee I/O assignments.
• Guide engineers in protection and controls design.

Skills

Designing substations at 138kV and above

Engineering problem-solving

Relay calculations support

Team mentoring

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

BSEE degree (preferable)

Tools

SKM

ETAP

AutoCAD

CDEGS

MATLAB

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer in Charlotte, North Carolina, to work on high voltage substation modifications and upgrades. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of experience designing substations at 138kV and above, hold a PE license, and be proficient in industry-standard tools like SKM and ETAP. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits, including health plans and flexible work options.