Senior Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Substation Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic project team. This exciting role offers the chance to work on high voltage substation projects, where you'll engage in project conceptualization, troubleshooting, and preparing detailed reports. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers, enhancing your skills through peer-learning and knowledge sharing. With a hybrid work schedule, you can balance your professional and personal life while contributing to impactful projects. If you are passionate about electrical engineering and looking for a supportive environment to grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare plans

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance support

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in Medium Voltage Power Systems design.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Active role in project conceptualization and execution.
• Prepare reports presenting technical information clearly.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

MS Office Proficiency

Education

BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.

This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects.

• As a Substation Electrical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• As an Electrical Engineer, you will prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
• In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
• 7 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• 7 or more years experience in the design of substations 138kV and above.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.
• Physical layout and protection & controls experience.
• Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).
• PE license.
• AutoCAD experience.

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.

Compensation Range

$91,220.00 - $140,750.00

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.