Senior Electrical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL
•$131,960 - $205,330•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) supports electric power projects on behalf of clients, evaluating and optimizing their technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects. The Senior Electrical Engineer provides development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineer services, including technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. The role may also support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development. Particular experience in electrical design of thermal power projects is desired. The position follows a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week and may involve travel within the United States and internationally. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program, with a strong academic background.
  • 12 or more years of experience in the electric power industry.
  • Experience in detailed design of medium-voltage electrical systems for utility-scale thermal power projects, including simple-cycle gas turbines, combined-cycle projects, coal-fired generation, or reciprocating engines (RICE).
  • Experience in development support and conceptual design of thermal power projects.
  • Excellent technical communication and writing skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of thermal power projects.
  • General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews.
  • General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities.
  • Experience in economic and cost analysis and contract development.
  • Familiarity with international design codes and standards.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineer services to clients.
  • Perform technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities.
  • Support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.
  • Conduct engineering design reviews and technical due diligence.
  • Support project development and conceptual design.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision health plans
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 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
  • Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility for eligible positions
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