Sargent & Lundy is a company specializing in engineering for the power industry, and they are seeking a Substation Engineer 1 to join their Grid Group. The role involves working on project teams to design high voltage substations and transmission systems, as well as preparing specifications for electrical power equipment procurement.
Responsibilities
- You will work on project teams with other engineers involved in the design of new high voltage and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems
- You will be involved in power transmission designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services
- There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs
Skills
- Bachelor of Science engineering degree with strong preference in an Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace or Chemical Engineering degree, and/or coursework including Coding, 3D Modeling/Design, and experience using agentic AI
- An understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering and technology including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to a project design
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models with the ability to visualize parts in 3D without the aid of a computer
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- BSEE, MSEE, or equivalent degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
- Familiarity in designing or developing AI applications and/or agents
- Related engineering internship or co-op work experience
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required
- Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems
Benefits
- 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
- 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
- Generous relocation package
Company Overview
Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use. It was founded in 1891, and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.sargentlundy.com.