Lead Electrical Engineer 1 - Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
The Lead Electrical Engineer will apply and expand electrical engineering expertise on projects involving power plant retrofits, new generation installations, renewable energy, oil and gas facilities, and other industrial facilities. Working in project teams with engineers and designers, the role covers the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems at new and existing power and industrial plants. Assignments include investigating and resolving electrical engineering issues; designing power distribution systems; preparing equipment procurement specifications; and coordinating with project managers to deliver work satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. The role coordinates system design to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements. It prepares and reviews functional design drawings, design inputs, calculations, reports, studies, bills of material, and equipment specifications. The engineer also reviews other engineers’ work, provides recommendations to clients, mentors less experienced engineers, and develops professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s Communities of Practice. Travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites is required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with in-office work three days per week in Houston, Texas.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- PE license or ability to earn a PE license.
- 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 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, communication systems, and equipment selection, and performing analytical calculations.
- Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM.
- Technical knowledge of 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 not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Emphasis in power systems.
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 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
- Design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for new and existing power plants and industrial facilities.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve a variety of electrical engineering issues.
- Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for major electrical equipment and related installation services.
- Assist the project manager in delivering projects satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate systems design activities to ensure compliance 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 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 technical reports and studies that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
- Independently review calculations and drawings produced by others.
- Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
- Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process 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
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account and health savings account.
- 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.
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
