Lead Electrical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Casper, WY

4d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to serve as a lead engineer on project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations. The work includes power distribution design and preparing specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services. The role supports project delivery, coordinates systems design to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements, and includes technical review and mentorship responsibilities. The position is based on a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification is required. Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions in power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including plant design, upgrades, renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen power.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
A 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, defining 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 United States; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

An emphasis in power systems in the engineering degree program is preferred.
Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
Project management and business development experience.
Construction and start-up experience.

Responsibilities

Work as a lead engineer in a project team designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for plant retrofit and new generation projects.
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 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 technical reports and studies that clearly present information and meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
Independently review other engineers’ work, including calculations and drawings.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.