Lead Gas Insulated Substation Engineer 1 - Grid
$116620/y-$179890/y
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Summary
Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Lead Gas Insulated Substation Engineer 1 - Grid to join their Electric Grid Infrastructure Services Group in Chicago, IL. The role involves leading the electrical design and project management of gas insulated substation projects.
About the Role
As a Lead GIS Engineer, you will work in a project team environment, serving as a Subject Matter Expert for Gas Insulated Substation projects. Your responsibilities include project conceptualization, work planning, and execution, as well as preparing technical specifications and reports. You will guide and mentor junior engineers and designers, and may have opportunities for client site travel. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two days remote.
About You
Required:
- BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited electrical engineering program.
- 10 or more years of experience in the design of Gas Insulated and Air Insulated Substations.
- Knowledge of physical design techniques and tools for technical plans and 3D models.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Preferred:
- Proficient with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
- Familiar with Bentley Substation, BlueBeam, AutoCAD E or SDS design software.
- Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations and other technical calculations.
- Experience with Transmission Line and protection & controls.
- Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards related to physical substation design.
- FE or PE license.
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
- Life & Accident Insurance and Disability Coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Back-Up Daycare.
- 401(k) with company match and Pre-Tax Commuter Account.
- Tuition Assistance and Merit Scholarship Program.
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time, Paid Vacation, and Paid Holidays.
- Flexible Work Arrangements and Paid Parental Leave.
Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen. 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 clients in the power, energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.
Chicago, IL