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Substation Engineer 2 - Grid at Sargent & Lundy in Chattanooga, TN
Entry LevelHybridFull-timeChattanooga, TN$69k–$100k/yr
Skills
electrical engineeringmechanical engineeringaerospace engineeringchemical engineeringcoding3d modelingagentic aipower industry experienceelectric utility industry experiencedesign drawing reviewms officesubstation design 138kv and abovesubstation grounding calculationsdirect stroke shielding calculationsbattery and charger sizing calculationsphysical layout designprotection and controlssubstation single line diagramsrelaying and metering diagramsdc schematic diagramssubstation plan and sectionsgrounding plansansi standardsieee standardsnema standardsnational electrical safety code (ansi c2)pe licenseautocadpythonmatlabadvanced excelcomputer scienceartificial intelligence
Job Description
Summary: Sargent & Lundy is a leader in the engineering industry, providing innovative solutions in the power sector. They are seeking a Substation Engineer 2 to work in a project team environment, focusing on the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects.
Responsibilities:
- 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.'
- In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires a Bachelor of Science 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
- 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
- 1 or more years of experience in the power or electric utility industry
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
- Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others
- Proficiency with MS Office applications
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering degree is preferrable
- A degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
- 1 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138kV and above
- Familiarity in designing or developing AI applications and/or agents
- 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
Required Skills: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Coding, 3D Modeling, Agentic AI, Power Industry Experience, Electric Utility Industry Experience, Design Drawing Review, MS Office, Substation Design 138kV and Above, Substation Grounding Calculations, Direct Stroke Shielding Calculations, Battery and Charger Sizing Calculations, Physical Layout Design, Protection and Controls, Substation Single Line Diagrams, Relaying and Metering Diagrams, DC Schematic Diagrams, Substation Plan and Sections, Grounding Plans, ANSI Standards, IEEE Standards, NEMA Standards, National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2), PE License, AutoCAD, Python, MATLAB, Advanced Excel, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
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. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days., Generous relocation package
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. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Generous relocation package