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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 high voltage substation projects. As a Substation Engineer, you will:

+ Take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.

+ Support challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.

+ Prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.

+ 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."

+ You may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

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. This position is based in our Clayton, Missouri office, located within the St. Louis metropolitan area

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.

+ 3 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.

+ Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.

+ Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface.

+ 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:

+ A BSEE degree is preferrable.

+ A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.

+ 1 or more years experience designing substations at 138kV and above.

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

+ Physical layout and protection & controls experience.

+ Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans, etc.

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

+ PE license.

+ AutoCAD experience.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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

$74,353 - $113,595

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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CityClayton

StateMO

CountryUnited States

Area of InterestEngineering

TypeFull Time - Regular

Job ID2026-27814

Business GroupGrid Group

DepartmentSubstation Engineering

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