Electrical Engineer Manager

Sargent & Lundy; Boise (ID); Hybrid; USD 145,310 - 222,001; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life/Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

EAP

Back-Up Daycare

FSA/HSA

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead an electrical engineering team on plant retrofit and new generation projects in Boise, ID. You will oversee design, modifications, and analyses of electrical systems, supervise engineers, and coordinate with vendors to prepare BOMs and procurement specs.

Travel to client sites and reviews will be required. The role requires a BSEE from ABET‑accredited program, a PE license, and 15+ years of experience in power plant or industrial

Qualifications

• BSEE degree from ABET-accredited program with emphasis in power systems.
• PE license.
• Experience managing a team of electrical engineers.
• 15+ years in power plant or industrial plant design focusing on detailed system design for new facilities or modifications/replacements.
• Experience designing medium/low voltage distribution systems and related calculations.
• Proficiency in ETAP and/or SKM calculations.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role.
• Experience reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical engineering team and oversee design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for plant retrofit and new generation installations.
• Supervise and direct electrical engineers on project teams.
• Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
• Assist the project manager to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate system design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review functional design drawings, including single-line, relay, metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams, and document design inputs for other drawing production and 3‑D modeling.
• Conduct detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc‑flash calculations.
• Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material, equipment purchase specifications, and provide recommendations to the client.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Develop your career via peer‑learning through S&L’s process systems and “Communities of Practice.”
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Skills

Team leadership

Power systems expertise

Project management

Mentoring

Client liaison

Analytical calculations

High voltage distribution

Peer reviews

Education

BSEE (ABET-accredited)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Location

This position is expected to start remote with an expectation to work on a hybrid schedule once the Boise, ID office is opened.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead an electrical engineering team and oversee design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for plant retrofit and new generation installations.
• Supervise and direct electrical engineers on project teams.
• Design power distribution systems and prepare specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
• Assist the project manager to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate system design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review functional design drawings, including single-line, relay, metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams, and document design inputs for other drawing production and 3‑D modeling.
• Conduct detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc‑flash calculations.
• Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material, equipment purchase specifications, and provide recommendations to the client.
• Prepare reports and studies presenting technical information clearly and concisely to meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
• Mentor and guide less experienced engineers.
• Develop your career via peer‑learning through S&L’s process systems and “Communities of Practice.”
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Essential Skills and Experience

• BSEE degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program with emphasis in power systems.
• PE license.
• Experience managing a team of electrical engineers.
• 15+ years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, focusing on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities or modifications/replacements.
• Experience selecting equipment, materials, control philosophy, and assembling calculations and specifications.
• Experience designing medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• Proficiency in ETAP and/or SKM calculations.
• Technical knowledge of available electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience serving as firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role.
• Experience reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings.

Valued But Not Required Skills and Experience

• Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Construction and start‑up experience.

Benefits

• 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.

Compensation Range

$145,310.00 - $222,001.00

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.