Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Grid

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines in the 69kV to 765kV range.
• Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information clearly, concise, meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of others' work, including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy's System of Processes.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with an expectation of spending three days a week in the office and two days remote.

Dependent upon location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level |

Employment type:

Full‑time | Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology | Industry: Professional Services.

• BS degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 12+ years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience includes preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, selection of equipment and materials, and preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

• PE license
• PMP certification
• Construction experience
• Familiarity with ArcGIS

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well‑being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and competitive benefits. We are proud to have received the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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

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Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package will include a base salary or hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus may apply.

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.