Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Tuition Assistance

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead transmission and distribution projects from its Knoxville office. The role requires directing multi-disciplinary teams, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring safety, schedule, and budget goals are met.

The position supports a hybrid work model with three days in the Knoxville office and two remote days, focusing on client satisfaction, performance metrics, and continuous improvement in project delivery.

Qualifications

• BS degree from ABET-accredited engineering program or management/business degree
• 10+ years in electric utility industry (engineering, construction, planning)
• 7+ years in Project Management of Utility Transmission projects
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a lead role
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects
• Coordinate with internal and external departments to manage project lifecycle
• Oversee project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management
• Own all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule and budget
• Direct the project team to ensure accountability and mentor team members
• Develop positive relationships with client functional leads and stakeholders
• Lead efforts to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget
• Support reporting of KPIs for schedule, budget and dashboards
• Identify and control construction risk and manage change
• Communicate with stakeholders and prepare clear project reports
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results

Skills

Team leadership

Client liaison

Multi-tasking

Communication (written)

Communication (verbal)

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree or management/business degree

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

This role will offer a hybrid work arrangement from our future Knoxville office. The expectation will be to spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position will offer you the opportunity to manage the execution of multiple transmission and distribution projects. The position will involve coordinating with multiple internal and external departments to manage the life cycle of project execution.

• Responsible for project execution, contract administration, planning and resource management.
• Take ownership for all aspects of project performance including safety, schedule, budget, reporting and client experience through entire project lifecycle.
• Manage and direct the project team to ensure accountability. Mentor and coach team members.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with client functional leads and stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed safely, satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Support the reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget and other dashboard items.
• Identify and control construction risk.
• Recognize, identify, track and control change.
• Communicate and consult with appropriate stakeholders and supervisors.
• Prepare reports that project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements.
• Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program or a management/business degree.
• 10 or moreyears of experience in the electric utility industry (engineering, construction, planning, etc.)
• 7 or more years of experience specifically in Project Management of Utility Transmission projects.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead role.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple competing priorities is critical to success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Engineering design experience is a plus.
• PMP Certification is a plus.
• Construction and start-up experience a plus.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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.