Electrical Engineer I – Power Systems Design (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to power plant retrofit and new generation projects. You will collaborate with a project team to design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for industrial facilities, preparing diagrams and detailed calculations.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office work 3 days per week, and may involve travel to client and vendor sites.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; emphasis in power systems preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical system design including distribution systems and equipment selection.
• Proficient with MS Office applications; strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Apply electrical engineering expertise to power plant retrofit and new generation projects.
• Work in a project team to design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for power plants and industrial facilities.
• Prepare single-line diagrams, relay & metering diagrams, cable blocks, and schematics; support 3-D modeling.
• Develop calculations such as voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash analyses.
• Interface with vendors for BOMs and equipment specs; assist client with recommendations.
• Travel to client/vendor sites for design reviews and site verification as needed.

Skills

Power systems

Electrical design

MS Office

Communication skills

Travel to sites

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

ABET-accredited program

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineer to contribute to power plant retrofit and new generation projects. You will collaborate with a project team to design, modify, and analyze electrical systems for industrial facilities, preparing diagrams and detailed calculations.

The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office work 3 days per week, and may involve travel to client and vendor sites.