Electrical Analytical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level)

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to join their team. This role offers a hybrid work schedule and involves supporting the interconnection of new power generation resources. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in Electrical Engineering, particularly in Power Systems, and will be responsible for various power system studies and project support. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive compensation range.

Benefits

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Personal/Sick Time

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems required.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support interdisciplinary project teams with power system modeling and analysis.
• Perform various studies including Power Flow and Short Circuit.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MSEE or Ph.D.

Tools

PSS/E

PowerWorld

Python

JavaScript

Job description

Description

This position offers a hybrid schedule of in-office days and remote work.

1. This role provides an opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Power Systems to support interdisciplinary project teams with power system modeling and analysis. Responsibilities include supporting the interconnection of new power generation resources—such as onshore and offshore wind, solar PV, battery energy storage, and traditional thermal generation—as well as transmission and distribution planning, designing new power plants (thermal and renewable), modifying existing facilities, power system protection, and integrating new technologies like electric vehicles, microgrids, and green hydrogen production.
2. You will perform various studies, including:

• Power Flow
• Short Circuit
• Protection Coordination
• Arc Flash
• Transient and Dynamic Stability
• Transient Over-voltage
• Power Quality and Harmonics
• System Impact
• Cable Ampacity
• Grounding

Additional tasks involve electricity market studies and generation planning expansion considering load growth scenarios.

Travel to client offices and project sites for on-site consultation may be required.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience include:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Systems; an MSEE or Ph.D. is preferred.
• Practical understanding of electrical engineering principles, systems, and project design application.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to guide others.

Valued but not required skills include:

• Internship or work experience in power analysis within the industry.
• Experience with software such as PSS/E, PowerWorld, PSLF, TARA, CYME, Synergi, ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, EMTP-RV.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python or JavaScript.
• Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and being an Engineer in Training.

Award-Winning Benefits

We prioritize employee health and well-being through comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off. Our commitment to work-life balance is reflected in our competitive benefits, recognized with the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• 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
• Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Personal/Sick Time, Vacation, Holidays, Parental and Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Compensation Range

$59,460.00 - $85,400.00

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories as defined by law.