Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group

About the role

This position will offer you the opportunity to utilize and expand your background in Electrical Engineering on projects that range from existing power plant retrofit projects, new generation installations, renewable energy projects, new and existing oil and gas facilities, and other industrial facilities. You will work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant and industrial plant electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Prepare and review functional design drawings including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams.
• Prepare and review detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
• Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications and provide recommendations to the client.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawings.
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.

Requirements

A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required and an emphasis in power systems, preferred. PE license or ability to earn a PE license is required. 10 or more years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities. Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications. Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations. Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM. Technically knowledgeable of electrical power distribution equipment. Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role. Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

Qualifications

• Absolutely required: BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with an emphasis in power systems.
• PE license or ability to earn a PE license.
• 10+ years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities.
• Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM.
• Technically knowledgeable of electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

Skills

Technically knowledgeable of electrical power distribution equipment. Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role. Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings. Valued but not required skills include: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering, project management and business development experience, construction and start-up experience, and experience with modern tools like automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.

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.

• 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

$118,022.90 - $180,312.77

About This Business Unit

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

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.