Substation Physical Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy

Lead Substation Physical Engineer at Sargent & Lundy involved in electrical design and project management of substation projects. Opportunity to work with other engineers in a collaborative environment.

Posted 7/8/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $70 - $106 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the physical layout and design of Transmission and Distribution Substations, with a strong ability to prepare technical plans and reports that meet client specifications. Proficient in managing multiple projects while adhering to budget and time constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BSEE Degree10+ Years Experience in Substation DesignProficiency with AutoCADKnowledge of ANSI/IEEE/NEMA StandardsExcellent Interpersonal and Written Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Physical Design TechniquesTechnical Plans ProductionGrounding CalculationsBattery & Charger Sizing Calculations3D Modeling

Soft Skills

Project ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeAutoCADMicroStationBentley SubstationBlueBeam

Certifications & Qualifications

FE LicensePE License

Industry Keywords

Transmission and Distribution SubstationsNational Electrical Safety CodeDesign Drawings ReviewEngineering Science and TechnologyClient Deliverables

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution
Work on challenging assignments, investigating, solving electrical engineering and design issues
Prepare reports and support project deliverables that meet client requirements
Deliverables include Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans
Travel to client sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program
10 or more years experience in the physical layout and design of Transmission and Distribution 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
Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (valued but not required)
Familiar with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, AutoCAD E or SDS design software (valued but not required)
Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations, etc. (valued but not required)
Transmission Line and protection & controls experience (valued but not required)
Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to physical substation design, including the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI - C2) (valued but not required)
FE or PE license (valued but not required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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