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Substation Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-11-24

Sargent & Lundy is a company that specializes in high voltage substation projects. They are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to work in a project team, focusing on detailed electrical design, project management, and problem-solving within the power or electric utility industry.


Responsibilities

  • This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects
  • As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
  • You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues
  • As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will 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.'
  • In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed

Skills

  • A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required
  • 1 or more years of experience in the power or electric utility industry
  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • 1 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138kV and above
  • Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc
  • Physical layout and protection & controls experience
  • Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc
  • Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2)
  • PE license
  • AutoCAD experience

Benefits

  • 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

Company Overview

  • Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.sargentlundy.com.

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