Lead Substation Relay & Controls Engineer — Hybrid

Sargent & Lundy

Warrenville (IL)

Hybrid

USD 134,546 - 205,557

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)
Tuition Assistance
Paid Vacation
Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent Lundy is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer based in Warrenville, Illinois. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. Responsibilities include leading engineering efforts on modifications and upgrades, guiding junior staff, and performing analysis and design of diagrams.

The role supports a hybrid work schedule and includes a competitive compensation range of $134,546 - $205,557, along with comprehensive benefits that reflect the company’s commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years experience in substation design at 138kV and above.
  • Proficient with design codes such as NEC, IEEE.
  • Experience with vendor protective relay equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering design efforts for substation modifications.
  • Prepare relaying philosophies and design diagrams.
  • Guide junior engineers and oversee projects.

Skills

Designing substations
Project coordination
Technical documentation
Relay calculations
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree
PE license

Tools

SKM
ETAP
AutoCAD
MicroStation

Job description

Sargent Lundy is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer based in Warrenville, Illinois. This position offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. Responsibilities include leading engineering efforts on modifications and upgrades, guiding junior staff, and performing analysis and design of diagrams.

The role supports a hybrid work schedule and includes a competitive compensation range of $134,546 - $205,557, along with comprehensive benefits that reflect the company’s commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.

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