Senior Substation Project Engineer & Team Lead

Sargent & Lundy; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Back-Up Daycare

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Time Off & Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Substation Engineer Consultant to lead multi-discipline teams in the design, modification, and analysis of high‑voltage substations. The role requires strong project management, client communication, and coordination across civil, structural, and transmission disciplines.

Hybrid schedule with in-office work 3 days/week at Peachtree Corners, GA. 10+ years HV experience and PE/PMP/CERTS are valued but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree required.
• 10+ years in design engineering or management of HV utility projects.
• Experience with EPC/Owners Engineer/Joint Ventures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, and scheduling professionals.
• Coordinate and manage design phases for all electrical engineering work.
• Ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate with clients and support business development.
• Mentor team members.

Skills

Project Management

Client liaison

Written and verbal communication

Cost estimation & proposals

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering

ABET-accredited engineering program

Job description

Sargent & Lundy seeks a Substation Engineer Consultant to lead multi-discipline teams in the design, modification, and analysis of high‑voltage substations. The role requires strong project management, client communication, and coordination across civil, structural, and transmission disciplines.

Hybrid schedule with in-office work 3 days/week at Peachtree Corners, GA. 10+ years HV experience and PE/PMP/CERTS are valued but not required.