Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Energy & Industrial (Summer 2027)

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

2d•$62,998 - $90,586•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects ranging from existing plant retrofit projects to new generation installations. Under the direction of the project lead, 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. 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. Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements. Prepare 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 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. Develop your career via peer-learning through S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” There is the potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Requirements

A BS or MS in Electrical Engineering is required and an emphasis in power systems, preferred.
Familiarity with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), and equipment selection.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training.
Experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, or modifications or replacements for existing plants; experience ideally will include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

Responsibilities

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.
Be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Prepare 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 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.
Take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.