Lead Substation Physical Engineer — Design & Project Lead

Sargent Lundy; United States; Remote; USD 96,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to drive layout and design for transmission and distribution substations. You will lead project planning, create technical reports, and ensure deliverables meet client specifications and S&L formats.

Responsibilities include guiding concept development, overseeing design drawings, and collaborating with teams. Occasional travel to client sites may be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• BSEE degree from ABET‑accredited electrical program.
• 10+ years experience in the physical layout and design of Transmission and Distribution Substations.
• Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead substation physical engineering in project teams.
• Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Prepare reports and deliverables that meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Travel to client sites as needed.
• Develop knowledge through Communities of Practice.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Design review

MS Office

Education

BSEE ABET-accredited electrical engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Bentley Substation

BlueBeam

AutoCAD E or SDS design

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Lead Substation Physical Engineer to drive layout and design for transmission and distribution substations. You will lead project planning, create technical reports, and ensure deliverables meet client specifications and S&L formats.

Responsibilities include guiding concept development, overseeing design drawings, and collaborating with teams. Occasional travel to client sites may be required as projects progress.