Senior Engineering Manager: Hybrid HV Substation Leader

Sargent & Lundy; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior engineering leader to direct multi-disciplinary design teams for high voltage substations. The role blends office collaboration with on-site client engagement and travel to project locations as needed.

You will oversee concept-to-closeout design phases, coordinate with MISO studies, and ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or advanced management/business degree.
• Hands-on experience with MISO facility studies and knowledge of DPP process.
• Experience managing Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• 20+ years in multi-discipline substation design with electrical, civil, structural scope.
• 5+ years leading an engineering design team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a lead role.
• Understanding of construction documents.
• Willing to travel to project sites and attend client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Team Lead in coordinating engineering and design from concept through detailed design execution, field support and closeout.
• Support overall account management and client engagement with peer reporting, coordination and conflict resolution.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate and execute facility studies for various RTOs.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specs, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information clearly and meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.

Skills

Leadership in engineering design

Project management

Communication skills

Client liaison

Construction documentation

Travel willingness

System design understanding (elect., c

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program or advanced management/business degree

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a senior engineering leader to direct multi-disciplinary design teams for high voltage substations. The role blends office collaboration with on-site client engagement and travel to project locations as needed.

You will oversee concept-to-closeout design phases, coordinate with MISO studies, and ensure compliance with NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards. Strong communication and leadership are essential.