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Senior Electrical Engineer 2 - Grid
Company : Sargent &lundy
Location : Tampa, FL, 33602
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
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 a Substation 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 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.
- 7 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:
- 3 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
$95,840.00 - $147,870.00Transparency 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
In Tampa, Senior Electrical Engineers 2 working on grid projects often follow a hybrid schedule, spending around three days weekly in the office collaborating on complex electrical designs and two days working remotely to balance focused tasks with team interactions, enhancing productivity within utility electrical engineering roles.
Engineers at this level frequently tackle issues like optimizing substation layouts for 138kV and above, ensuring compliance with ANSI/IEEE standards, and integrating protection and control schemes, all critical for maintaining Tampa's robust power grid infrastructure and preventing service disruptions.
While a PE license is highly valued among grid engineers at Sargent & Lundy, familiarity with ANSI, IEEE, and NEMA standards, along with hands-on AutoCAD skills, significantly boosts a candidate’s profile, aligning with Tampa’s regulatory environment and project demands.
Progression often leads from hands-on design roles toward project leadership and specialized expertise in high voltage substations, with growth fostered through peer learning and involvement in complex utility infrastructure projects, reflecting Tampa’s expanding grid modernization efforts.
At Sargent & Lundy, engineers benefit from collaborative project teams focusing on high voltage substations, supported by award-winning benefits and a culture that values knowledge sharing, which enriches technical growth and work-life balance in Tampa’s competitive engineering market.
Sargent & Lundy offers a salary between $95,840 and $147,870 for this role, aligning competitively with Tampa’s market for experienced electrical engineers working on power grid projects, supplemented by comprehensive benefits and potential discretionary bonuses.
The company emphasizes detailed substation design and project management that addresses Tampa’s growing demand for reliable medium and high voltage power systems, integrating local regulatory standards and promoting flexibility through hybrid work arrangements.
Yes, depending on the candidate’s current location, Sargent & Lundy offers a generous relocation package to facilitate smooth transitions, reflecting their commitment to attracting top grid engineering talent to Tampa’s expanding utility sector.
Tampa’s utility sector is growing steadily, increasing demand for seasoned grid engineers skilled in medium voltage systems and substation design, making it a competitive but rewarding market for professionals with seven or more years of relevant experience.
Given Tampa’s traffic patterns and urban spread, balancing three in-office days with two remote days helps engineers optimize commute times while maintaining critical team collaboration, a model increasingly favored in utility engineering firms like Sargent & Lundy.