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Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid
Company : Sargent &lundy
Location : Reading, PA, 19601
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 30 December 2025
Description
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.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with the expectation of spending three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.
Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.
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
Engineers at this level typically engage in advanced troubleshooting and design optimization for medium voltage systems, ensuring reliability and compliance with regional standards. In Reading, PA, addressing local grid demands and integrating IEEE and ANSI standards are key aspects of the job.
Professionals in this position often evolve into senior design or project management roles, leveraging their experience with substations and power systems to lead larger-scale initiatives or specialize in protection and control systems within the energy sector.
Expertise in substation design, grounding calculations, and familiarity with ANSI/IEEE standards set this role apart. Proficiency with AutoCAD and the ability to analyze relaying and metering diagrams further enhance an engineer's capabilities in grid-focused projects.
This employer provides comprehensive healthcare, generous paid time off, and flexible hybrid work options. Their award-winning benefits also include tuition assistance, licensure bonuses, and wellness programs tailored to support engineers balancing demanding project schedules.
Sargent & Lundy fosters a collaborative environment with strong emphasis on peer learning and communities of practice. Their structured project management approaches and recognition for compensation excellence create a supportive culture unique to this company.
The compensation spans approximately $72,690 to $106,250 annually, reflecting the candidate's experience and project responsibilities. This range aligns competitively with regional market rates for engineers specializing in medium voltage power system design.
A Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly valued locally, enhancing credibility for substation design and power system analysis. Familiarity with National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2) and IEEE standards also strengthens an applicant’s profile within Pennsylvania's utility sector.
The hybrid setup, entailing three in-office days and two remote, facilitates concentrated collaboration on complex designs while offering flexibility. This balance supports productivity in project management and site coordination without sacrificing personal work-life integration.
This position centers on high voltage substation projects with a focus on grid stability and power distribution. Unlike broader roles, it demands specialized knowledge in relay protection, grounding, and medium to high voltage system design tailored to utility-scale infrastructure.
Reading’s proximity to major utilities and transmission networks maintains steady demand for grid engineers, albeit with moderate competition. Candidates with experience in substation design and project management typically have an advantage in securing roles within this growing energy hub.