Senior HV Substation Project Lead (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced project manager for high voltage substations. You will lead electrical design teams across engineering, procurement, and construction phases, ensuring high quality outcomes. The role requires strong client liaison, reporting, and adherence to global electrical standards.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence required three days per week, and invites candidates with 10+ years in HV project leadership to apply.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Advanced management degree or certification is preferred.
• PE license required.
• Experience managing Utility Transmission, Substation or Energy projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• 10+ years in design engineering or management of HV utility projects.
• Experience with EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional or JV contract models.
• Experience liaising with clients or firms in a management role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience writing proposals.
• Experience with cost allocation, estimating, proposals, risk assessment and related techniques.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Electrical team lead in coordinating detailed design phases.
• Lead efforts to ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery within budget.
• Coordinate design activities to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies in clear, concise formats per Sargent & Lundy standards.
• Perform independent reviews of work, scopes, proposals, procurement specs, and contracts.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Electrical design

Electrical standards

High voltage experience

Proposal writing

Cost estimation

Client liaison

Communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced project manager for high voltage substations. You will lead electrical design teams across engineering, procurement, and construction phases, ensuring high quality outcomes. The role requires strong client liaison, reporting, and adherence to global electrical standards.

The position supports a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence required three days per week, and invites candidates with 10+ years in HV project leadership to apply.