Lead Electrical Engineer Energy & Industrial Group

Lead Electrical Engineer 2 – Energy & Industrial Group

Apply for the Lead Electrical Engineer 2 – Energy & Industrial Group role at Sargent & Lundy.

Lead engineering in a project team environment, designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for plant retrofits and new installations.

• Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for procurement of major electrical equipment.
• Assist project manager to ensure timely, budget‑conscious project completion.
• Coordinate systems design activities to comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare functional design drawings (single line, relay and metering, cable block, schematic diagrams) and supporting documentation.
• Perform calculations: auxiliary power studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, arc flash.
• Interface with vendors for bills of material, equipment purchase specifications, and client recommendations.
• Write reports and studies presenting technical information clearly.
• Review peer work, including calculations and drawings.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Engage in peer‑learning through S&L’s Communities of Practice.
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and site coordination.

• BSEE (ABET‑accredited) with emphasis in power systems; PE license highly preferred or ability to earn.
• 12+ years of experience in power or industrial plant design, focusing on integrated, detailed system design for new or existing facilities.
• Experience selecting equipment, materials, control philosophy, and assembling calculations and specifications.
• Knowledge of medium and low voltage distribution systems and analytical calculations.
• Proficiency with ETAP and/or SKM.
• Acted as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role.
• Reviewed other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

• Instrumentation and controls engineering knowledge.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Construction and start‑up experience.

Hybrid: in‑office work 3 days per week.

• Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back‑Up Daycare
• 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
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Compensation includes base salary plus a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible employees may receive a discretionary bonus.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.