Substation Engineer 1 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 62,998 - 90,586; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Charlotte, NC, is looking for a Substation Engineer to enhance your engineering skills. This role involves working on high voltage substations and may require travel for project reviews.

Offering a hybrid work setup, you'll split time between the office and remote work. The position comes with comprehensive healthcare plans and competitive benefits, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering with a strong preference.
• An understanding of practical electrical engineering applications.
• Knowledge in design techniques and models visualization.

Responsibilities

• Work on project teams designing high voltage substations.
• Prepare specifications for electrical power equipment procurement.
• Travel to client and vendor locations for design reviews.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

3D Modeling/Design

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering

BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Advanced Excel

Job description

Description

As a Substation Engineer, this positionwill offer you the opportunity toutilizeand expand your academic background in engineering.

• You will work on project teams with other engineers involved in the design of new high voltage and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems.

• You will be involved in power transmission designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.

• There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

• This position requires a Bachelor of Science degree with strong preference in an Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering degree, and/or coursework including Coding, 3D Modeling/Design, and experience using agentic AI.

• An understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools andprinciplesinvolved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and modelswith the ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer.

• Proficiencywith MS Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued but notrequiredskills and experience:

• BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent degree from an ABETaccreditedengineering program.

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.

• Familiarity in designing or developing AI applications and/or agents.

• Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.

• Familiarity in designing or developing AI applications and/or agents.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.

• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.

• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$62,998 - $90,586

Transparency Statement

Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.