Lead Electrical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Boise, ID

4d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

Work as a lead engineer in a project team environment designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations. The role includes power distribution design; preparing specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services; coordinating systems design; and supporting project delivery to schedule, budget, client requirements, and applicable codes. Prepare and review electrical design drawings, documentation, calculations, equipment specifications, reports, and studies. Provide technical recommendations to clients, independently review other engineers’ work, and mentor less experienced engineers. The position is expected to start remotely, with a hybrid work schedule once the Boise, Idaho office opens. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites is required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Emphasis in power systems preferred as part of the education background.
PE license highly preferred, or ability to earn a PE license required.
10 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 at existing facilities.
Experience selecting equipment and materials, developing control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
Experience designing electrical systems, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems, transformers, generators, motors, and 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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Technical knowledge and experience in instrumentation and controls engineering.
Project management experience.
Business development experience.
Construction and start-up experience.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies, where relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

Design, modify, and analyze 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 reports and studies that communicate technical information clearly and meet client requirements and company formats.
Independently review calculations and drawings prepared 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.