Electrical Engineer 2 - Energy & Industrial Group

Responsibilities

• Utilize and expand your professional and academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects ranging from existing power plant retrofit projects, new generation installations, renewable energy projects, new and existing oil and gas facilities, and other industrial facilities.

• Work in a project team environment under the direction of the project lead with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant and industrial plant electrical systems.

• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.

• Support power distribution designs and prepare specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects.

• Coordinate systems design activities under the project lead to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.

• Prepare 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 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.

• Develop your career via peer-learning through 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.

Work Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days per week in-office.

Essential Qualifications

• Education: BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program required; emphasis in power systems preferred.

• Familiarity with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), and equipment selection.

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Work Authorization: We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Valued Skills and Experience

• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training (EIT).

• Experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, or modifications or replacements for existing plants; experience ideally will include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.

• Construction and start-up experience.

• Experience in preparing engineering design calculations and drawings.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare

Financial Benefits

• FSA & 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

Work-Life Balance

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation

Salary Range: $69,298 - $99,644

The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About the Energy & Industrial Group

The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants.

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.