Lead Gas Insulated Substation Engineer 1 - Grid

Essential skills and experience:

A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program.

10 or more years experience in the physical layout and design of Gas Insulated and Air Insulated Substations.

Knowledge of physical design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and 3D models.

Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including the ability to relate various equipment to a technical design.

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.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.

Familiar with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, AutoCAD E or SDS design software.

Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc.

Transmission Line and protection & controls experience.

Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to physical substation design. This includes the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2).

FE or PE license.

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.

Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.

We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

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 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

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.