Electrical Engineer Manager

Sargent & Lundy•Boise, ID

6d•$145,310 - $222,001•Hybrid

About The Position

This position manages an electrical engineering team and serves as a lead electrical engineer on projects involving the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems. Projects range from retrofits of existing plants to new generation installations. The role includes power distribution design, equipment procurement specifications, system studies and calculations, design review, and coordination with project managers, clients, vendors, and other engineering disciplines. The position is expected to start remotely, with an expectation to move to a hybrid work schedule once the Boise, Idaho office opens. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification is required. Sargent & Lundy describes its benefits as including healthcare plans, paid time off, and other benefits. The stated compensation range is $145,310 to $222,001, and eligible individuals may also be considered for a yearly discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience managing a team of electrical engineers.
15 or more years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, focused on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities or modifications or replacements for existing facilities.
Experience selecting equipment, materials, and 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.
Technical knowledge of available electrical power distribution equipment.
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role.
Experience reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Emphasis in power systems in the BSEE program.
Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
Project management and business development experience.
Construction and start-up experience.
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

Manage an electrical engineering team and serve as a lead electrical engineer in project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems.
Supervise and direct electrical engineers in support of projects.
Develop power distribution designs and prepare specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
Assist the project manager in ensuring projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installations 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 design input documentation 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 and equipment purchase specifications, and provide recommendations to clients.
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Develop professional expertise through peer learning and S&L process systems and Communities of Practice.
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.