Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid
Company : Sargent &lundy
Location : Santa Ana, CA, 92705
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 30 December 2025
Description
This position allows for a hybrid work schedule with a mix of work spent in office and working remote from home.
Responsibilities:
- This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects.
- As an Electrical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
- You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
- As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will 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.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
- 3 or more years experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.
- Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
- Experience tracking project information such as: schedules and expenditures against budgets, preparing status reports and client interface.
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Experience in reviewing design drawings created by others.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- 1 or more years experience in the design of substations 138kV and above.
- 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.
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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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
$72,690.00 - $106,250.00Transparency 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.Awards & Recognition
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid positions focus heavily on medium to high voltage power system design and substation projects, blending project management with hands-on engineering. At Sargent & Lundy, this role emphasizes teamwork in grid infrastructure, offering a hybrid work environment and opportunities to engage in complex power system challenges.
Key skills include medium voltage power system design, substation layout, grounding calculations, and familiarity with ANSI/IEEE standards. Enhancing proficiency in AutoCAD and understanding protection & control schemes will deepen your expertise, aligning with the demands of grid-focused electrical engineering roles.
Advancement often leads toward senior engineering roles or project leadership, especially by gaining expertise in substation design, protection systems, and client project management. Continuous learning through peer collaboration, such as Sargent & Lundy's communities of practice, supports upward mobility within the energy and utility engineering fields.
While a PE license enhances prospects, a BSEE from an ABET-accredited program and 3+ years in medium voltage power systems are foundational. Regional familiarity with California’s electrical codes and standards, plus experience in substation design above 138 kV, improves competitiveness in Santa Ana's job market.
Santa Ana’s proximity to major power infrastructure hubs creates steady demand for grid engineers. However, competition remains high due to qualified applicants from nearby tech and energy sectors. Demonstrated skills in substation design and project management can provide an edge in this evolving electrical engineering market.
Santa Ana’s traffic can be variable, but hybrid schedules at companies like Sargent & Lundy help mitigate daily commuting stress. This flexibility supports better work-life balance, allowing engineers to dedicate time to complex projects while enjoying remote work flexibility common in the region’s engineering jobs.
Sargent & Lundy embeds Electrical Engineer 3 roles within multidisciplinary teams managing high voltage substation projects. Engineers collaborate on design, troubleshooting, and client reporting, fostering knowledge sharing through structured communities of practice, which enhances both project outcomes and professional growth.
Sargent & Lundy’s approach combines hybrid work flexibility with award-winning benefits, emphasizing employee well-being alongside technical challenges. Their culture of peer learning and comprehensive project involvement sets this role apart, offering engineers a balanced and growth-oriented environment in grid engineering.
Electrical Engineer 3 roles in Santa Ana typically earn between $72,690 and $106,250 annually. Sargent & Lundy’s compensation aligns with this range, complemented by a robust benefits package and potential discretionary bonuses, positioning their offer competitively within the Southern California energy engineering market.