Senior Electrical Engineer Energy & Industrial

Senior Electrical Engineer -- Energy & Industrial

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• This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems. Projects include power and energy, industrial, and renewable energy solar PV projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new installations.
• You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects.
• Assist project manager or other project lead 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 your 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.

• 8 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 presenting calculations in ETAP and/or SKM.
• PE license preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required.
• Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• Technically knowledgeable of available electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

• A BSEE from an ABET‑accredited engineering program is required. An emphasis in power systems is preferred.
• PE license preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required.
• 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 support or lead engineering role.
• Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

• Construction and start‑up experience a plus.

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…