Sargent & Lundy

Senior-Level Electrical Engineer

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; emphasis on power systems preferred.
  • PE license or eligibility to obtain a PE license is required.
  • 7+ years of experience in design for power plants or industrial facilities, with emphasis on integrated and detailed systems.
  • Experience in selecting equipment and preparing specifications and calculations.
  • Proficient in medium and low voltage electrical system design, including components like transformers and motors.
  • Familiar with ETAP and/or SKM for performing calculations.
  • Strong understanding of electrical power distribution equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate within a project team to design and analyze various electrical systems.
  • Assist project leads in ensuring timely and budget-compliant project completion.
  • Coordinate design activities to ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
  • Create and review design drawings, including schematic diagrams and functional designs.
  • Conduct detailed calculations for system studies and safety analysis.
  • Interface with vendors to develop material lists and equipment specifications.
  • Prepare technical reports that meet client standards and convey complex information clearly.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career development through peer-learning and mentorship.
  • Experience working on diverse projects including renewable energy and industrial installations.
  • Potential for travel to client sites and vendor locations for design and project coordination.
Full Job Description
Description
  • 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
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 from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required. An emphasis in power systems is preferred.
  • PE license or ability to earn a PE license is required.
  • 7 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 support or lead engineering role.
  • Experience in reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.
  • This position in based in Casper, WY and may require occasional travel.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Construction and start-up experience a plus.
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.
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. 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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