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Sargent & Lundy

Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$134.55K - $205.56K/yr

As a Lead EHV Substation Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV * Serve as a subject matter ...

Sargent & Lundy

Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Chattanooga, TN · Hybrid

$93.30K - $122.90K/yr

As a Lead EHV Substation Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV * Serve as a subject matter ...

WSP

EHV Substation Project Manager

Houston, TX

WSP is seeking an EHV Substation Project Manager for our Power & Energy Management Team in the Houston, TX area. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting, organizing, and controlling project ...

WSP

EHV Substation Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

WSP is seeking an EHV Substation Project Manager for our Power & Energy Management Team in the Houston, TX area. The Project Manager is responsible for supporting, organizing, and controlling project ...

WSP

Senior Substation Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site

Provide PM leadership for small/medium/large scale/more complex high voltage and EHV Substation projects ensuring support for preparing and overseeing project detailed design, budgets, forecasts ...

WSP

Senior Substation Project Manager

Houston, TX · On-site +1

Provide PM leadership for small/medium/large scale/more complex high voltage and EHV Substation projects ensuring support for preparing and overseeing project detailed design, budgets, forecasts ...

Americas Region

Substation Engineering Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

$94.10K - $119.80K/yr

Perform and lead others in the engineering design, technical strategy, and delivery of HV and EHV substation projects for electric utilities and for the interconnection of renewables and data centers.

WSP

Project Manager - Power Delivery

Overland Park, KS · On-site

This Opportunity Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of high voltage and EHV substation, Transmission and Distribution projects in support ...

WSP

Project Manager - Power Delivery

Overland Park, KS · On-site +1

This Opportunity Provides project management for the development, execution, management, control and monitoring of high voltage and EHV substation, Transmission and Distribution projects in support ...

Arcadis

Substation Electrical Manager

Chicago, IL

$126.30K - $162.40K/yr

... EHV substation engineering & design and studies * Must be proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design. * Must have design experience ...

Arcadis

Substation Electrical Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$117.80K - $151.50K/yr

... EHV substation engineering & design and studies * Must be proficient in AutoCAD and SKM/ETAP, CDEGS/WinIGS, other engineering software to complete substation design. * Must have design experience ...

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To thrive as an EHV Substation Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering, experience with high voltage systems, and often a relevant engineering degree or certification. Familiarity with industry-standard design software (such as AutoCAD or ETAP), protection relay systems, and SCADA is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help engineers coordinate with teams and ensure safety. These competencies are crucial for maintaining reliability, safety, and efficiency in the operation and maintenance of extra high voltage substations.

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EHV Substation Engineers are responsible for overseeing the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of extra high voltage substations. Their daily tasks typically include monitoring equipment performance, coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and updating technical documentation. They also collaborate closely with other engineers, field technicians, and grid operators to ensure reliable power delivery and address any technical issues that arise. Regular site inspections and participation in project meetings are also common aspects of the role.

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Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Lead EHV Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

$134.55K - $205.56K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 hours ago

Job description

Description
Our Grid business unit is seeking an experienced Lead EHV Substation Engineer.
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 distribution and transmission substation projects.
  • As a Lead EHV Substation Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution for EHV substation projects up to 765kV
  • Serve as a subject matter specialist in EHV substation physical design (500kV and above).
  • You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering and design issues.
  • As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will prepare or review reports and support project deliverables that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats. Typical deliverables include: Facility Studies, General Arrangement, Equipment Plans and Sections, Foundation Plans, Grounding and Conduit Plans, Equipment Connection Details, Control Building Plans and Sections, and AC/DC system designs.
  • 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.

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.
  • 12 or more years experience designing substations at 138kV and above.
  • PE license.
  • Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
  • Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations.
  • Experience with the design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Proficiency with any of the following programs: SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, CDEGS, or vendor software.
  • Familiarity with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE and ANSI.
  • Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • A BSEE degree is preferable.
  • Prior experience is desirable to include in-line, bus and equipment protection, breaker, transformer and similar equipment control, RTU and data concentrator based SCADA systems, telemetering and communications (fiber optics, microwave, power line carrier, etc.).
  • AutoCAD or MicroStation experience.
  • Construction and start-up experience.
  • Testing or commissioning experience.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
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.

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
$134,546 - $205,557
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.
Awards & Recognition
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.
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About Sargent & Lundy

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Sargent & Lundy is one of the most experienced full-service architect-engineering firms in the world. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power and energy with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, and fossil fuels. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services--from consulting, design and implementation to construction management, commissioning and operations/maintenance--with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private sector clients in the power and energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.

Industry

Civil engineering construction

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Chicago, IL, US

Year founded

1891

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