Sargent & Lundy

Senior Electrical Analytical Engineer 1

Sargent & Lundy • $84K — $129K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power/Power Systems) required; advanced degrees preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical analysis essential.
  • Experience with software like ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, and EMTP-RV needed.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work with and guide others.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct relay setting calculations for projects.
  • Perform power system calculations and advanced studies.
  • Carry out arc flash and cable ampacity calculations.
  • Execute transient and harmonic analysis.
  • Conduct renewable energy calculations and grounding analysis.
  • Consult on project sites and at client offices as needed.

Benefits

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule with remote options.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continued education.
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and software tools.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Participation in a comprehensive benefits package including yearly bonuses.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

WORK LOCATION: This position allows for a hybrid / flexible work schedule with a mix of work spent on site at the Sargent & Lundy office and working remote from home.

The Electrical Analytical Division provides critical electrical analysis and consulting services supporting all S&L power projects. This highly specialized team of power systems engineers collaborates closely with project teams and clients, delivering detailed electrical calculations, advanced studies, and tailored solutions for substation, transmission line, conventional power, nuclear, and renewable energy projects.

Your work will have you perform the following types of studies:
  • Relay setting calculations
  • Power system calculations
  • Arc flash calculations
  • Cable ampacity calculations
  • Transient analysis
  • Harmonic analysis
  • Renewable energy calculations
  • Grounding and induction calculations

There is the potential for you to travel to client offices and project sites to provide on-site consultation.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (background in Power/Power Systems) and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree. Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
  • 5 or more years of experience performing electrical analysis.
  • Experience performing analysis of power systems using software such as: ETAP, SKM, PSCAD and EMTP-RV.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.

Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Strong working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, etc.
  • Successful completion of the Professional Engineering (PE) exam


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.

Compensation Range

$84,762 - $129,498

Transparency Statement

Sargent & 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 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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