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Sargent & Lundy

Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$134K - $205K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Description This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will:

ABB Inc.

Protection and Control Engineer

West Sacramento, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Lead and support engineering design activities for new and existing utility, industrial, and commercial substation protection & control/automation systems, including planning, coordination, and ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

West Sacramento, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Lead and support engineering design activities for new and existing utility, industrial, and commercial substation protection & control/automation systems, including planning, coordination, and ...

ABB

Protection and Control Engineer

West Sacramento, CA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Lead and support engineering design activities for new and existing utility, industrial, and commercial substation protection & control/automation systems, including planning, coordination, and ...

AllSTEM Connections

Substation Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$176K - $187K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Proven expertise in substation physical and/or protection/control design and the application of industry codes. • Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing large-budget, complex ...

AllSTEM Connections

Substation Engineer

Oakland, CA · On-site

$113K - $144K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Proven expertise in substation physical and/or protection/control design and the application of industry codes. Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing large-budget, complex ...

WSP

Substation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$104K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and basic SCADA systems * Prepare design deliverables ... Familiarity with substation design processes and standard * Ability to perform engineering ...

Jobtailor

Senior Substation Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$120 - $170/hr

Serve as the subject matter expert for substation and high-voltage engineering, including physical design, protection and control design, major equipment specifications and electrical design studies ...

WSP

Substation Engineer

San Diego, CA

$104K - $133K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Layouts, grounding, lightning protection, and basic SCADA systems * Prepare design deliverables ... Familiarity with substation design processes and standard * Ability to perform engineering ...

ENTRUST Solutions Group

Sr. Substation Project Engineer

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$103K - $131K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

P&C work may involve review and production of protection & control design drawings, including ... Work with substation Engineers, Project Managers and Technical Leads to coordinate, manage, and ...

HDR

Senior Substation Engineer

Irvine, CA

$105K - $134K/yr

You'll be given the flexibility and freedom to seek and acquire knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control and Physical aspects of high-voltage substation design. This is an ...

K&A Engineering, Inc.

Substation Project Engineer

Pleasanton, CA · On-site

$105K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Strong understanding of protection & control systems, substation physical design, and equipment ... specifications. * Experience with power system analysis tools (ETAP, SKM, ASPEN, etc.

HDR, Inc.

Senior Substation Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$105K - $134K/yr

You'll be given the flexibility and freedom to seek and acquire knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control and Physical aspects of high-voltage substation design. This is an ...

HDR

Senior Substation Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$105K - $134K/yr

You'll be given the flexibility and freedom to seek and acquire knowledge and experience in both the Protection and Control and Physical aspects of high-voltage substation design. This is an ...

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To pursue a career in substation protection, candidates typically need a background in electrical engineering or a related field, along with knowledge of power systems and protective relays. Relevant certifications, such as those in electrical safety or relay settings, can enhance job prospects. Entry-level positions often require hands-on experience or apprenticeships in electrical substations.

What is substation protection?

Substation protection involves installing devices and systems to detect and isolate faults in electrical substations, ensuring reliable power delivery and preventing equipment damage. It includes protective relays, circuit breakers, and control systems that work together to quickly respond to abnormal conditions. Proper training and adherence to safety standards are essential for substation protection roles.

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Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Sargent & Lundy

Santa Ana, CA • On-site

$134K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Description
This position will offer you the ability to directly apply your knowledge of protective relaying and controls systems for HV and EHV substations. As a Lead Substation Engineer, you will:
  • Work on a wide range of substation modifications and upgrades to support client requirements and reviews including creating calculations, document designs, and specifications.
  • Prepare relaying philosophies, including selecting relay, control, and communications equipment, developing SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and overseeing the preparation of I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
  • Guide junior and senior-level engineers and designers in protection and controls engineering design efforts, including providing guidance with the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of the engineering work.
  • Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering issues.
  • Perform analysis and design of single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams (i.e. A.C. schematic diagrams), and D.C. Schematic diagrams.
  • Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
  • Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.
  • Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
  • Perform reviews of existing facilities to propose upgrades and replacements, and present findings and recommendations to clients and peers.
  • Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice."
  • Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
  • There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
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 Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferrable.
  • A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
  • 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.
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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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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