Lead Transmission Line Engineer - Grid

Company : Sargent & Lundy

Location : Chicago, IL, 60290

Posted Date : 15 September 2025

Job Details

Description

Responsibilities may include the following:

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

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

Essential skills and experience:

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BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
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10 or more years of transmission design experience.
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Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
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Experience must include preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, the selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
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Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69kV through 500kV.
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Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
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Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
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Valued but not required skills and experience:

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PE license
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PMP certification
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Construction experience
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Familiarity with ArcGIS
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Award-Winning Benefits

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Health & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance

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Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
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Life & Accident Insurance
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Disability Coverage
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Back-Up Daycare
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FSA & HSA
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401(k)
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Pre-Tax Commuter

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