Senior Substation Engineer & Project Lead (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Engineer Consultant to manage project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, controls, and schedulers in the design, modification, and analysis of high voltage substations. The role includes leading scope development, coordinating with civil/structural teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will mentor staff, support business development, and ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/IEEE/ANSI standards.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree.
• 10+ years of experience in design engineering and/or management of high voltage utility projects.
• Experience with EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional or Joint Ventures is a plus.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; experience writing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, controls and schedulers on HV substations.
• Coordinate design phases and manage scope, schedule and budget.
• Communicate with clients and support business development efforts.
• Mentor team members and manage multiple internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Cost estimation

Proposal writing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree

ABET accredited engineering program

MBA or advanced management degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Engineer Consultant to manage project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, controls, and schedulers in the design, modification, and analysis of high voltage substations. The role includes leading scope development, coordinating with civil/structural teams, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.

You will mentor staff, support business development, and ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/IEEE/ANSI standards.