Lead Electrical Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group
About The Position
The Lead Electrical Engineer works in a project team environment to design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations. The role includes power distribution design and preparing specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services. The engineer supports project delivery, coordinates system design to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements, and prepares and reviews drawings, calculations, reports, and studies. The role also includes vendor and client interaction, independent review of engineering work, and mentoring less experienced engineers. This position follows a hybrid schedule based in the Clayton, Missouri office, with in-office work required 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 provides engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects, including new plant design and upgrades to operating facilities. The group’s work includes conventional and combined-cycle power, renewable energy, energy storage, carbon capture, and hydrogen power projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- A Professional Engineer (PE) license is highly preferred; 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 of 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 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.
- The employer does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Emphasis in power systems in the BSEE program.
- Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
- Project management and business development experience.
- Construction and start-up experience.
- Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.
Responsibilities
- Lead electrical engineering work in project teams for the design, modification, and analysis of 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 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 clear, concise reports and studies that present technical information and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
- Independently review work performed by others, 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans
- Life and accident insurance
- Disability coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-up daycare
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (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
- Potential eligibility to participate in a yearly discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
