DescriptionAs a Lead Telecommunications Engineer in our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit, you will:
Engage in fast-paced utility client projects to plan, engineer & design communications solutions to address operational requirements & emerging trends including Smart Grid, Distribution Automation and Smart Metering
Perform radio path studies including path profiles, propagation analysis, link power budgets, coverage studies
Recommend, coordinate and assist in licensing and permitting efforts
Develop network architecture designs based on TDM, SONET, IP / MPLS and other relevant standards
Prepare network and channel diagrams and perform timing studies
Design fail safe systems with path & equipment redundancies & diversity to serve mission-critical operations with extreme reliability
Ensure strict adherence to NERC standards for Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP)
Stage, configure & test integrated systems designs, for interoperability & performance consistent with predictive models in our Protection, Automation & Telecommunication Laboratory
Specify requirements and provide cost estimates for ancillary support systems including radio towers, outside (fiber) cable plant (typically OPGW & ADSS), DC power, grounding, fiber splice cases & distribution panels, shelters and outdoor enclosures, etc.
Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices as needed.
This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend 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.
QualificationsWe do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position. Essential skills and experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering
10 or more years of relevant experience working directly with an electric utility or an electric utility consulting company
Familiar with time-division multiplexing (TDM) hierarchy, digital cross-connect switches, channel banks, SONET, IP, ethernet & serial interfaces, wiring/cabling methods, DC power systems, radio towers, electrical substations, link power budgets, path profiles
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Ability & willingness to travel up to 30%
Valued but not required skills and experience:
Professional Engineering (P.E.) License
Master of Science degree in Electrical, Electronic, Telecommunications, or Computer Systems Engineering
Experience using radio propagation modeling tools such as EDX Signal Pro & Pathloss
Electric utility systems experience, knowledgeable regarding System Protection, ECS / EMS / SCADA / DA and AMI / AMR
Well versed in use of MS Project & Visio
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Familiar with NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards & Cyber-Security
CISSP certification
Network design credentials, applied knowledge of IP / MPLS
Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.
Award Winning Compensation & BenefitsAt 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 & 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
Awards & RecognitionCityPhoenixStateAZCountryUnited StatesArea of InterestElectrical EngineeringTypeFull Time - RegularJob ID2024-10927Business GroupElectric Grid Infrastructure ServicesDepartmentGrid Modernization Engineering