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, preferably with a focus on Power/Power Systems; Master’s or PhD is a plus.
  • 5+ years of experience in electrical analysis.
  • Proficiency in power system analysis software (ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, EMTP-RV).
  • Strong skills in MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Solid interpersonal abilities to lead and guide teams.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct relay setting, power system, arc flash, cable ampacity, transient, harmonic, renewable energy, and grounding calculations.
  • Provide electrical analysis and consulting for power projects, including conventional and renewable energy.
  • Collaborate with project teams and clients to deliver tailored electrical solutions.
  • Lead the application of automation and AI tools in engineering processes.
  • Oversee team members in programming and scripting for task automation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans (Medical, Dental, Vision).
  • Life and Accident Insurance, along with Disability Coverage.
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, personal/sick time, and parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan and various financial benefits like pre-tax commuter accounts and scholarships.
  • Flexible work arrangements and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
Description

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 Bachelors 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
AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

  • You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
  • Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
  • Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
  • We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.
Award-Winning Benefits

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.

Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • 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
Compensation Range$84,762 - $129,498 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. Awards & Recognition

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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