Entry Level Electrical Engineering Consultant

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

266d • $71,220 - $104,140

About The Position

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package. This position offers you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the detailed electrical design and project management of high voltage substation projects. As an Electrical Engineer, you will take an active role in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution. You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues. As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will prepare reports that present technical and project information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats. Develop your career via peer-learning through sharing of knowledge with other experienced engineers by way of S&L's systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.” In addition, you may have the opportunity to travel to client sites as needed.

Requirements

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• 3 or more years of experience in the design of Medium Voltage Power Systems.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple projects under budget and time constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of experience in the design of substations 138kV and above.
• Ability to prepare substation grounding calculations, direct stroke shielding calculations, battery & charger sizing calculations.
• Physical layout and protection & controls experience.
• Ability to work with Designer to develop substation single line diagrams, relaying & metering diagrams, DC schematic diagrams, substation plan & sections, grounding plans.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards as they relate to substation design.
• PE license.
• AutoCAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project conceptualization, work planning, and project execution.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Prepare reports presenting technical and project information clearly and concisely.
• Track project information such as schedules and expenditures against budgets.
• Prepare status reports and interface with clients.
• Review design drawings created by others.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree