Lead Electrical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Casper, WY

5d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

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 leads power distribution design and prepares specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services. The position coordinates systems design, prepares and reviews functional design drawings and technical calculations, supports equipment procurement, and provides recommendations to clients. It also assists project managers with delivery, performs independent reviews of engineering work, and mentors less experienced engineers. The role involves travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering 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 for existing facilities.
Experience selecting equipment, materials, and control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
Experience in 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.

Nice To Haves

Emphasis in power systems in an engineering degree program.
Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
Project management and business development experience.
Construction and start-up experience.
Interest in and effective use of emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for plant retrofit and new generation projects.
Develop power distribution designs 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 installation and operation 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 clear, concise reports and studies that meet client requirements and Sargent & Lundy formats.
Independently review others’ work, including calculations and drawings.
Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
Develop professionally through peer learning and Sargent & Lundy’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.