Lead Substation Engineer – Grid Protection, Hybrid

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires 12+ years of experience in substation design, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and a PE license. Responsibilities include guiding engineers, performing complex analyses, and ensuring compliance with design codes and standards. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive compensation range between $134,546 - $205,557, and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree is required for this position.
• 12 or more years of experience designing substations at 138kV and above.
• Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on modifications and upgrades to substation designs.
• Guide junior and senior engineers in protection and controls engineering.
• Perform analysis and design of substation diagrams and schematics.

Skills

Protective relaying

Controls systems

Engineering design

Communication skills

Client liaison

Technical documentation

SCADA systems

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Python

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree

PE License

Tools

SKM

ETAP

ASPEN

CDEGS

MS Office

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. This role requires 12+ years of experience in substation design, a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, and a PE license. Responsibilities include guiding engineers, performing complex analyses, and ensuring compliance with design codes and standards. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive compensation range between $134,546 - $205,557, and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance and paid time off.