Senior Electrical Engineer 1

Sargent & Lundy • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity to work on project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for power and energy, industrial, and renewable energy solar PV projects. Projects range from existing plant retrofits to new installations. The role includes power distribution design and preparing specifications to procure major electrical power equipment and related installation services.

The engineer supports project leads in completing projects satisfactorily, on time, and within budget; coordinates system design to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements; and prepares and reviews functional design drawings and detailed calculations. The role also involves vendor coordination, preparing technical reports and studies, reviewing other engineers’ work, and mentoring less experienced engineers. 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.

Sargent & Lundy’s Energy & Industrial Group delivers engineering solutions for power generation, environmental compliance, oil and gas, and industrial projects. Its work includes new plant design, upgrades to operating facilities, renewable energy, carbon capture, hydrogen power, photovoltaic solar projects, and energy storage integration.

Sargent & Lundy describes a comprehensive benefits package, competitive compensation, and a yearly discretionary bonus opportunity for eligible employees. The company is an equal opportunity employer. It does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE).
• Power systems emphasis preferred.
• PE license preferred, or ability to earn a PE license required.
• At least 5 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 and materials, developing control philosophies, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications.
• Experience designing electrical systems, 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 support or lead engineering role.
• Experience reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.
• Must be able to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship; Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Construction and start-up experience.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies relevant to the role.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Work on project teams designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for power and energy, industrial, and renewable energy solar PV projects.
• Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
• Assist project managers or other project leads to help ensure 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 reports and studies that communicate technical information clearly and concisely and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Develop professionally through peer learning and S&L 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.

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 (PST).
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Yearly discretionary bonus opportunity for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior