Lead Electrical Engineer

Work Schedule

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

• 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.
• 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.
• Assist project manager in ensuring projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review functional design drawings including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams; prepare documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3‑D modeling.
• 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, 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 to develop less experienced engineers.
• Develop your career via 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.

• A BSEE degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program is required; an emphasis in power systems is preferred.
• PE license highly preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required.
• 10 or more years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, focused on integrated detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications/replacements for existing facilities.
• Experience in selecting equipment, materials, control philosophy, and preparing and assembling 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 serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role.
• Experience reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.
• Valued but not required: technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Valued but not required: project management and business development experience.
• Valued but not required: construction and start‑up experience a plus.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• 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

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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.

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