Lead Electrical Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy•Clayton, MO

8d•$118,023 - $180,313•Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to work as a lead engineer within a project team, focusing on the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for a variety of projects, from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations. Responsibilities include power distribution designs, preparing specifications for major electrical power equipment and related installation services, and assisting project managers to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget. The role involves coordinating system design activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements, as well as preparing and reviewing functional design drawings (single line, relay and metering, cable block, schematic diagrams) and documentation for other drawing production and 3-D modeling. Detailed calculations for auxiliary power systems, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash are also part of the role. The engineer will interface with vendors for bills of material and equipment purchase specifications, prepare reports and studies, and perform independent reviews of work performed by others. Mentoring less experienced engineers and developing career through peer-learning via S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice” are also key aspects. Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification is required. This position is based on a hybrid work schedule in the Clayton, Missouri office, requiring 3 days per week in the office.

Requirements

A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
PE license highly preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required.
10 or more years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities.
Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of 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.
Technically knowledgeable of available electrical power distribution equipment.
Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role.
Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

Nice To Haves

Emphasis in power systems is preferred.
Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
Project management and business development experience.
Construction and start-up experience a plus.
Willingness or ability to lead others who use modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued.
Additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

Design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.
Involvement in power distribution designs and preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
Assist project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will 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 documentation for design input 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 the client.
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawings.
Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
Develop career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”.
Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.