Substation Engineer Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent Lundy; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 145,310 - 222,001; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Substation Engineer Consultant to lead project teams and oversee electrical design, analysis, and procurement for high voltage substations. You will coordinate across engineering disciplines, ensure compliance with NEC/NESC/NEMA/IEEE standards, and manage scope, schedules, and budgets.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 10+ years in utility transmission/substation projects, and strong proposal and client communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Engineering degree required.
• Experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission, Substation or Energy Projects.
• Knowledge of NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.
• 10+ years of experience in design engineering and/or management of high voltage projects.
• Experience with EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional or Joint Ventures.
• Experience as firm/client liaison in support, engineer or management roles.
• Proven proposal writing and cost estimation experience.
• Experience with risk assessment and budgeting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams of engineers, designers, estimators, controls and scheduling professionals.
• Coordinate detailed design phases and ensure quality, schedule and budget.
• Collaborate with civil, structural and transmission teams.
• Prepare reports and studies meeting client requirements.
• Review calculations, drawings, reports, and procurement specifications.
• Communicate with clients and support overall account management.
• Support business development with existing and potential clients.
• Mentor and develop team members.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

Communication

Team Leadership

Cost Estimation

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering degree

Job description

Description

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage project team(s) consisting of engineers, designers, estimators, controls and scheduling professionals involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing high voltage substations. As a Substation Engineer Consultant, you will:

• Support challenging assignments from individual projects, large projects, major programs, to large scale engineering only, Engineer Procure and EPC projects.
• Direct the team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work.
• Coordinate and manage work performed by other stakeholder on the project such as civil, structural, and transmission lines.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed with high quality, on time performance, and within budget.
• Identify and track potential out of scope work, develop and provide scope changes, and coordinate with the client for approval.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Collaborate with staff both locally and nationwide.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner, and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Perform reviews of work performed by others including but not limited to calculations, drawings, reports, material and construction specifications, procurement specifications.
• Communicating directly with clients, providing both project support and overall account support.
• Support the company in business development opportunities with existing and potential clients.
• Perform and provide independent reviews of work performed by others, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.
• Develop and mentor team members.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

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 Engineering degree.
• Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission, Substation or Energy Projects.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.
• 10 or more years of experience in the design engineering and/or management of high voltage utility type projects. Experience should include preparation, oversite or management of scopes of work, development of conceptual layouts, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience in execution of projects in multiple contract arrangements including EPC, Owners Engineer, Traditional or Joint Ventures a plus.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support, engineer or management role.
• Excellent written and verbal communications a must. Experience in writing proposals.
• Experience in cost allocation and control, estimating, proposal preparation, risk assessment programs and techniques.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferrable.
• A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• An advanced management/business degree or certification is preferred.
• PE license.
• PMP Certification.
• Construction and start-up experience a plus.
• Commissioning experience a plus.

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

$145,310.00 - $222,001.00

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.

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.