Lead Electrical Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy • Clayton, MO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineer works in a project team environment on the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations. The role leads power distribution design and prepares specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services. It supports project delivery by coordinating design activities, ensuring compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements, and assisting the project manager with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

The engineer prepares and reviews functional design drawings, detailed calculations, equipment specifications, bills of material, reports, and studies. The role also reviews the work of other engineers, mentors less experienced engineers, and interfaces with clients and vendors. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites is required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule in the Clayton, Missouri office, with in-office work required three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• PE license is highly preferred, or the ability to earn a PE license is required.
• At least 10 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 and materials, developing 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 using 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

• Emphasis in power systems in the BSEE program.
• Technical knowledge and experience in instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Project management experience.
• 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

• Lead engineering work in a project team designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for plant retrofits and new generation installations.
• Design power distribution systems 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 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 technical reports and studies that clearly present information and meet client requirements and company formats.
• Independently review calculations and drawings produced by others.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Develop professionally through peer learning and the company’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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• FSA and 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.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior