Lead Electrical Engineer

About the role

This position will offer you the opportunity to work as a lead engineer in a project team environment involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations. You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Career Development: Participate in peer-learning through S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Requirements

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required and an emphasis in power systems is preferred.
• PE license highly preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required.
• 8 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 available 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

• Essential Skills And Experience: A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required and an emphasis in power systems is preferred. PE license highly preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required. 8 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 available 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 And Experience: Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering. Project management and business development experience. Construction and start-up experience a plus. AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy: In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required. We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Benefits

• 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 Compensation Range: $118,023 - $180,313 Transparency 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.