Electrical Engineer 2 - Energy & Industrial Group
Sargent Lundy
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Job summary
Sargent Lundy in Englewood, Colorado is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on various projects including power plant retrofits and renewable energy.
This hybrid position requires 3 days in the office per week, offering an excellent opportunity to expand your engineering skills and career development.
Essential qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering and experience in electrical systems design. The company provides competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.
Qualifications
- A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
- Familiarity with medium and low voltage distribution systems is essential.
- Proficiency with technical design techniques and tools is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for power plants.
- Prepare design drawings, specifications, and calculations.
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with standards.
Skills
Education
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Job description
- This position will offer you the opportunity toutilizeand expand your professional and academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects that range from existingpowerplant retrofit projects,new generation installations,renewable energyproject,new and existing oil and gas facilities, and other industrial facilities.
- Under the direction of the project lead,you willwork in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant and industrial plant electrical systems.
- You will work on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
- 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.
- You will support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installation and operations willcomply withspecifications, codes, and client requirements.
- You will prepare functional design drawings including singleline, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams. Prepare documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3-D modeling.
- You will prepare detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
- Youmayinterface withvendors to prepare bills of material and equipmentpurchasespecifications and provide recommendations to the client.
- You will develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”
- There is the potential for you to travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential skills and experience:
- A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program isrequiredand an emphasis in power systems, preferred.
- Familiarity with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), and equipmentselection.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, andprinciplesinvolved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
- Proficiencywith MS Office applications.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- This position may require occasional travel.
Valued but notrequiredskills and experience:
- Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training(EIT).
- Experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, or modifications or replacements for existing plants; experience ideally will include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
- Construction and start-up experience is a plus.
- Experience in preparing engineeringdesign calculations and drawings.
In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:
- You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
- Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
- Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
- We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.
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
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.
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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