Lead Transmission Line Engineer 2 - Grid

Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR. The role requires in-office work 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission lines for voltages from 69 kV to 765 kV.
• Provide mentorship and training to less experienced design team members.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operation comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and in line with client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
• Conduct independent reviews of work produced by others, including calculations, drawing preparation, and transmission line models based in PLS-CADD.
• Adhere to Sargent & Lundy’s System of Processes.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the United States for this position.

Essential skills and experience

• BS degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 12 years of transmission design experience.
• Proficiency with PLS-CADD software.
• Experience including preparation of scopes of work, development of conceptual designs, determination of design basis, selection of equipment and materials, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience working directly with clients on transmission lines from 69 kV through 500 kV.
• Knowledge of engineering standards including NESC, IEC, ASCE, ACI, IEEE and ANSI.
• Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.

Valued but not required skills and experience

• PE license
• PMP certification
• Construction experience
• Familiarity with ArcGIS

AI and Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, you will lead teams that use modern tools to move engineering problems from issue to solution by applying data and automation to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

Leaders in these roles often guide automation and process-improvement work, for example, automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, or generating design documentation, while determining when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used and ensuring results are checked.

Overseeing engineers who program or script (for example, Python, MATLAB, or advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.

We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation-enabled engineering workflows.

Award-Winning Benefits

We care about the health and well-being of our employees and offer comprehensive benefits designed to support work-life balance. The firm has earned the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health & Wellness
• Financial Benefits
• Work-Life Balance
• 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

Compensation Range: $131,960.00 - $205,330.00

Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.