Lead Transmission Line Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled transmission design engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the opportunity to design high-voltage transmission lines and mentor junior engineers, all while working in a hybrid environment that balances office and remote work. The company values employee well-being and offers award-winning benefits, including comprehensive health plans and generous paid time off. If you have a strong background in transmission design and a passion for engineering excellence, this position could be your next career move.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Parental Leave

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Back-Up Daycare

Qualifications

• 10+ years of transmission design experience required.
• Proficiency in PLS-CADD and engineering standards essential.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines from 69kV to 765kV and mentor team members.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Transmission Design

Mentoring

Technical Reporting

Client Interaction

Engineering Standards Knowledge

Education

BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

PLS-CADD

ArcGIS

Job description

Description

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

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:

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 10 or more years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• PE license
• PMP certification
• Construction experience
• Familiarity with ArcGIS

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity 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

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity 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.