Substation Design Engineer - Hybrid, HV Projects

Sargent & Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Engineer to join a project team involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substations. You will participate in concept planning, execution, and client interfaces, with opportunities to travel to client sites as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous design work, and the use of modern tools including AI for automation and efficiency. Hybrid work schedule, with in-office presence 3 days/week.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree.
• 3 or more years of 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.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• 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.”
• You may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Design review

Troubleshooting

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree

ABET accredited engineering program

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Engineer to join a project team involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substations. You will participate in concept planning, execution, and client interfaces, with opportunities to travel to client sites as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration, rigorous design work, and the use of modern tools including AI for automation and efficiency. Hybrid work schedule, with in-office presence 3 days/week.