Substation Design Engineer I — Hybrid Role

Sargent & Lundy

Charlotte (NC)

Hybrid

USD 63,000 - 91,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation package

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our team, leveraging your background in engineering to design high and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems. You will contribute to power transmission designs and help prepare specifications for major equipment and installation services.

The role supports a hybrid work model with three days in the office and two days remote, with potential relocation assistance depending on location.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering (prefer ABET‑accredited).
  • Coursework includes coding, 3D modeling/design, and experience with agentic AI.
  • Understanding of practical application of electrical engineering and technology in project design.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Work on project teams with engineers designing new high voltage and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems.
  • Assist in power transmission design and prep of specifications for major equipment and installation services.
  • Be prepared to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination and field verification.

Skills

3D Modeling/Design
Electrical engineering concepts
MS Office
Communication skills
AI familiarity
Agentic AI tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace Engineering / Chemical Engineering

Tools

MS Office
3D Modeling software
AI tools (agentic AI)

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Engineer to join our team, leveraging your background in engineering to design high and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems. You will contribute to power transmission designs and help prepare specifications for major equipment and installation services.

The role supports a hybrid work model with three days in the office and two days remote, with potential relocation assistance depending on location.

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