Sargent & Lundy

Senior Electrical Lighting Designer 1 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy$77K — $118K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree in Architecture or non-ABET Accredited Engineering Technology is a plus.
  • Over 10 years of electrical systems experience focusing on lighting design and engineering.
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, specifically for power plants or large facilities.
  • In-depth knowledge of producing lighting deliverables for installers and engineers alike.
  • Experience in developing low-voltage circuit designs and electrical distribution layouts.
  • Familiarity with commercial lighting calculation programs; knowledge of Visual preferred.
  • Up-to-date with advancements in lighting technology, energy codes, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and collaborate with multi-disciplined engineering teams on lighting system design and upgrades.
  • Create and review comprehensive lighting designs including load sheets, calculations, and circuiting.
  • Conduct field walkdowns and gather data at client facilities.
  • Mentor and supervise junior staff members throughout project tasks.
  • Incorporate and review vendor drawings into project documentation.
  • Perform life cycle cost analysis to support project planning and execution.
  • Update internal design standards to reflect best practices in lighting design.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting overall employee well-being and performance.
  • Opportunities for travel to client facilities for hands-on project involvement.
  • Potential for yearly discretionary bonus based on individual contributions.
  • Support for professional development and learning about new technologies in the field.
Full Job Description
Description

  • This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant lighting systems.
  • Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, you will work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in the development of the following:
    • Lighting single line diagrams
    • Lighting Load Sheets
    • Lighting Calculations
    • Lighting Circuiting
    • Lighting fixture location drawings
    • Lighting bill of materials
    • Lighting general notes and detail drawings
  • In addition, you will also have the opportunity to perform the following:
    • Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
    • Supervise and mentor less experienced employees
    • Review drawings produced by other personnel and vendors, and incorporate them into project drawings
    • Create life cycle cost analysis
    • Update in house design standards


Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:
  • Associates degree
  • 10+ years of electrical systems experience dedicated to lighting design development/engineering
  • Exceptional AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience on power plants or large facility projects
  • Extensive experience with the following:
    • Producing various types of lighting deliverables for installers and electricians
    • Assisting engineers with initial design requirements
    • Conceptualizing plans and details to accurately convey lighting requirements
    • Developing low-voltage circuit designs, including single line diagrams and electrical distribution panel layouts
    • Using commercial lighting calculation programs, such as Visual
  • Must keep up with the latest advancements in lighting technology, lighting controls, energy codes, and electrical systems
  • Must be detail oriented, flexible, courteous, organized, and have good communication skills
  • Willing to travel to client facilities to perform walkdowns and attend meetings

Valued but not required experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture or non-ABET Accredited Engineering Technology degrees


Compensation Range

$77,890 - $118,999

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 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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