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Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Senior Engineering Manager - Grid

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Full-timeSanta Ana, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A BS degree is required; an ABET-accredited program is preferred.
  • An advanced management or business degree or certification is preferred.
  • A PE license is required.
  • Specific experience in project management of utility transmission, substation, or energy projects is required.
  • Knowledge of engineering standards including NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEC, IEEE, and ANSI is required.
  • At least 20 years of experience in the design engineering and/or management of high-voltage utility-type projects is required. Experience should include preparing, overseeing, or managing scopes of work; developing conceptual layouts; determining design basis; selecting equipment and materials; and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
  • Experience executing projects under multiple contract arrangements, including EPC, Owner's Engineer, traditional contracts, or joint ventures, is a plus.
  • Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support, engineering, or management role is required.
  • Written and verbal communication skills and experience writing proposals are required.
  • Experience in cost allocation and control, estimating, proposal preparation, and risk assessment programs and techniques is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project teams consisting of engineers, designers, estimators, controls, and scheduling professionals involved in designing, modifying, and analyzing new and existing high-voltage substations.
  • Work on assignments ranging from individual and large projects to major programs, large-scale engineering-only projects, Engineer Procure projects, and EPC projects.
  • Direct the Electrical Team Lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of electrical engineering work.
  • Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, with high quality, on time, and within strict financial requirements.
  • Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
  • Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
  • Perform independent reviews of work by others, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.

Desired Qualifications

  • PMP certification is valued but not required.
  • Construction and start-up experience is a plus.
  • Commissioning experience is a plus.

About the Company

Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Sargent & Lundy provides full-service architecture and engineering for power and energy projects worldwide, covering consulting, design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operations support. Their work spans grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen, with projects guided through the full lifecycle and a focus on safety and quality. The company distinguishes itself through a long history (founded in 1891) and deep specialization in the energy sector, delivering end-to-end services with global reach and tight project coordination. Its goal is to help clients deliver reliable, safe, and decarbonized power systems.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1891

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