Substation Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid

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Job Summary:

Sargent & Lundy is a company that specializes in engineering and design for high voltage substations, and they are seeking a Substation Engineering Consultant 2 to manage and grow a project team. The role involves overseeing engineering and design processes, ensuring project completion within budget and on time, and engaging with clients for account management.

Responsibilities:

• You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and implementing solutions to expand and modernize the electric grid.

• Direct the Team Lead in the coordination of engineering and design from concept through detailed design execution, field support and closeout.

• Support overall account management and client engagement with peer to peer reporting, coordination and conflict resolution.

• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.

• Coordinate and execute facility studies for various RTO's.

• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.

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

• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BS from an ABET-accredited engineering program or an advanced management/business degree

• Specific hands on experience with MISO facility studies and knowledge of DPP process.

• Specific experience in Project Management of Utility Transmission & Distribution Substation Projects.

• Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE and ANSI.

• 10 or more years experience in the design of multi-disciplined solutions in a project team environment for utility high voltage substations. Experience must include an understanding of electrical, civil, structural scopes of work, conceptual development, industry best practices, design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation of construction packages.

• Five or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of a project design.

• Technically knowledgeable of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to execute systems design.

• Proven communication skillset both verbal and written in support of presentations, proposals and reports.

• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.

• Experience and understanding of construction documents

• Willing to travel to project sites and/or attend client meetings.

Preferred:

• FE or PE License

• PMP Certification.

• Construction and start-up experience a plus.

• Commissioning experience a plus.

Company:

Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use. Founded in 1891, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.