Electrical Engineer 2 - Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Englewood, CO

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 2 works on power generation, renewable energy, oil and gas, and other industrial projects, including plant retrofits, new installations, and facility upgrades. Under the direction of a project lead, this role collaborates with engineers and designers to design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for power plants and industrial facilities. Assignments include troubleshooting engineering issues, designing power distribution systems, preparing equipment procurement specifications, and coordinating design activities to support compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements. The position prepares functional design drawings, documentation for drawing production and 3-D modeling, and engineering calculations and studies. It may involve vendor coordination and recommendations to clients, as well as occasional travel to client or vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, or field verification. The role is based on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week, and offers peer learning through the company's processes and Communities of Practice. Sargent & Lundy describes comprehensive healthcare, financial, and work-life benefits, and eligible employees may also be considered for a yearly discretionary bonus. The stated compensation range is $69,298–$99,644.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
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 used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

An emphasis in power systems.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and Engineer in Training designation.
Experience designing electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, especially integrated detailed designs for new plants or modifications and replacements at existing plants.
Experience selecting equipment and materials, developing control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
Construction and start-up experience.
Experience preparing engineering design calculations and drawings.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for power plants and industrial facilities as part of a project team.
Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a range of electrical engineering issues.
Develop power distribution designs and prepare specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Prepare functional design drawings, including single-line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams.
Prepare design-input documentation for 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 on bills of material and equipment purchase specifications and provide recommendations to clients.
Travel, as needed, to client and vendor offices for design reviews and plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.