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Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid
Company : Sargent &lundy
Location : San Diego, CA, 92101
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
San Diego's growing energy sector has heightened demand for experienced electrical engineers specializing in grid projects. Competition is moderate, with employers favoring candidates who bring both medium voltage system design expertise and project management skills tailored to utility infrastructure challenges.
In California, possessing a Professional Engineer (PE) license significantly boosts credibility for grid electrical engineers. Familiarity with ANSI, IEEE standards, and the National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C2) is highly valued, especially for engineers working on high voltage substation design and power system reliability.
This senior role demands proficiency in medium to high voltage power systems design, substation layout, and protection & controls. Experience with substation grounding calculations, relay and metering diagrams, and AutoCAD enhances effectiveness, differentiating it from more general electrical engineering positions.
Advancement often involves deeper engagement in project leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and expanding expertise in national grid infrastructure. Peer learning through communities of practice and acquiring a PE license can accelerate progression into senior engineering or managerial roles within the power systems field.
Sargent & Lundy blends office and remote work, enabling engineers to balance onsite project collaboration with focused tasks done remotely. This hybrid approach fosters productivity while accommodating personal work preferences, especially beneficial for complex electrical design and project coordination.
Sargent & Lundy offers a unique blend of challenging high voltage substation projects and collaborative team environments. Their award-winning benefits and commitment to employee well-being create a supportive culture that emphasizes work-life balance, continuous learning, and comprehensive compensation.
The compensation for this role ranges from approximately $72,690 to $106,250 annually, reflecting experience and technical expertise. This salary band aligns with San Diego’s market rates for electrical engineers focused on medium voltage and substation design within the power systems industry.
While primarily focused on medium voltage substations, this position often integrates evolving grid technologies like smart metering and advanced protection controls. Engineers contribute to modernizing grid reliability and efficiency, aligning with national trends in energy systems engineering.
Engineers must navigate seismic safety standards, stringent environmental regulations, and complex utility coordination. Balancing these constraints while ensuring optimal system reliability and compliance with ANSI/IEEE standards requires advanced technical acumen and project management finesse.
Travel to client sites is occasionally required, offering exposure to diverse project environments. While not constant, these assignments enhance practical experience and client interaction skills, complementing the primarily hybrid office and remote work model.