Electrical Engineering Manager

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

6d•$145,310 - $222,001•Hybrid

About The Position

Manage an electrical engineering team and serve as a lead electrical engineer on projects involving the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems, from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations. The role includes power distribution design; preparation of equipment and installation-service specifications; coordination with project managers, clients, vendors, and other design disciplines; and review of calculations and drawings. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week, with travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position requires a BSEE from an ABET-accredited engineering program, a PE license, experience managing electrical engineers, and at least 15 years of power plant or industrial plant design experience. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group, which delivers engineering services for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects.

Requirements

BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience managing a team of electrical engineers.
At least 15 years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, focused on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities or modifications or replacements to existing facilities.
Experience selecting equipment, materials, and control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
Experience designing electrical systems, 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.

Nice To Haves

An emphasis in power systems in the BSEE program is preferred.
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 where 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.
Supervise and direct electrical engineers supporting projects.
Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
Assist project managers 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; provide 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 and equipment purchase specifications, and provide recommendations to clients.
Prepare clear, concise reports and studies that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
Independently review other engineers’ work, including calculations and drawings.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s processes 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.