Sargent & Lundy

Electrical Engineer Manager

Sargent & Lundy$142K — $215K *
Boise, ID 83709In-Person
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program required, emphasis on power systems preferred.
  • PE license is required.
  • 15+ years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, focusing on detailed system design.
  • Experience managing a team of electrical engineers.
  • Proficient in electrical system design, including medium and low voltage distribution systems, communication systems, and analytical calculations.
  • Knowledgeable in performing calculations with ETAP and/or SKM.

Responsibilities

  • Manage electrical engineering team to support project designs.
  • Supervise and direct electrical engineers during project execution.
  • Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for electrical equipment procurement.
  • Assist project manager to complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Coordinate design activities to ensure compliance with specifications and client requirements.
  • Prepare and review functional design drawings and supporting documentation.
  • Interface with vendors to prepare material lists and equipment specifications.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for remote work transitioning to a hybrid schedule once the office opens.
  • Mentoring opportunities for career development within the engineering team.
  • Access to peer-learning communities for continuous professional growth.
Full Job Description
Description
  • This position will offer you the opportunity manage an electrical engineering team and to work as a lead electrical engineer in a project team environment involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.
  • You will supervise and direct electrical engineers in support of the projects.
  • 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 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&L27s systems of process and associated 22Communities of Practice22.
  • Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

This position is expected to start remote with the expectation to work on a hybrid work schedule once the Boise, ID office is opened.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

  • A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required and an emphasis in power systems is preferred.
  • PE license is required.
  • Experience managing a team of electrical engineers.
  • 15 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 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 lead engineering role.
  • Experience in reviewing other engineers27 design calculations and drawings.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
  • Project management and business development experience.
  • Construction and start-up experience a plus.
Compensation Range$142,710.00 - $215,440.00 Transparency StatementSargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. 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 This Business Unit

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.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an engineering consulting firm that provides comprehensive engineering, energy business consulting, and project services for power generation and transmission projects. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Sargent & Lundy has a team of over 2,000 professionals who have extensive experience in the power industry and can provide clients with innovative solutions to complex challenges. The company has worked on a wide range of projects including nuclear power plants, fossil fuel power plants, and renewable energy projects.
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