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Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConstructionDefenseEnergy
Sargent & Lundy is an engineering and design firm serving the power and energy industries, with roots reaching back to 1891. Its work spans consulting, analysis, project services, and technical design for nuclear, renewable, conventional power, oil and gas, and government projects. The company supports clients through complex project lifecycles, combining expertise in energy infrastructure, defense-related work, and long-term system performance.
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Lead EHV Transmission Line Engineer – Grid

Lead 69–765 kV transmission line design for Sargent & Lundy, with specialist expertise in 500 kV and 765 kV systems. Review PLS-CADD models, guide design teams, and coordinate client-compliant engineering work.

USUnited States
$134,546 – $205,557 / year
RemoteFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredEngineer
PMP

Description

  • Lead transmission line design across 69–765 kV projects.
  • Provide specialist expertise in 500 kV and 765 kV transmission lines.
  • Mentor and train less experienced design team members.
  • Coordinate design work to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements for installation and operation.
  • Prepare concise reports and studies that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
  • Independently review calculations, drawings, and PLS-CADD transmission line models.
  • Follow Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.
  • Apply relevant technology, data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools with professional judgment and review.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • 12 years of transmission design experience.
  • At least 3 years designing 500 kV and/or 765 kV transmission lines.
  • Familiarity with electrical considerations for 765 kV transmission lines.
  • Proficiency in PLS-CADD.
  • Experience preparing scopes of work, developing conceptual designs, defining design bases, selecting equipment and materials, and assembling calculations and specifications.
  • Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69 kV through 765 kV.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE, and ANSI.
  • Experience reviewing design drawings prepared by others.
  • U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization.
  • A PE license, PMP certification, construction experience, and familiarity with ArcGIS are valued but not required.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Life and accident insurance.
  • Disability coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Backup daycare.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • 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 and sick time.
  • Paid vacation.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Paid bereavement leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.

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