Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls Project Designer - Energy & Industrial

Sargent Lundy; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Englewood, Colorado is seeking a senior electrical/instrumentation & controls designer to lead project teams through power plant design and upgrade initiatives.

This hybrid role combines three on-site days with two remote days; you will review grounding layouts, cable schedules, raceways, electrical notes, and equipment layouts while guiding staff and coordinating with project management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent technical design experience.
• 15+ years electrical/instrumentation and controls design experience, including 2D/3D.
• Experience reviewing Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls deliverables.
• Extensive drafting using AutoCAD or MicroStation on power plants or large facilities.
• Strong drafting practices and ability to interface with multi-discipline teams.
• Experience developing grounding layouts, underground duct banks, cable tray layouts, instrument location plans, and area classifications.
• Familiarity with energy & industrial facility design processes.
• Valued: Associates Degree in CAD; experience with AutoCAD & MicroStation.
• Design experience for single-line, relay & metering diagrams; MV & 480V systems.
• Familiarity with digital control systems; ability to travel for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review, supervise and guide production of design deliverables.
• Lead three areas: grounding layouts, cable schedules, raceways, notes, and equipment layouts.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets and schedules with management.
• Oversee staff assignments, evaluations and career development.
• Lead multiple teams across projects; coordinate with PM and discipline leads.
• Develop, monitor and control project costs and schedules.
• Lead field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.

Skills

Electrical design

Instrumentation design

2D & 3D design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Project leadership

Team communication

Cost & schedule control

Travel willingness

Education

Associates Degree in ComputerAided Design

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Responsibilities

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement.You'llspend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant electrical systems.

You will be responsible for the review, supervision and providing technical guidance in the production of design deliverables, including the following:

• Cable schedules
• Grounding layout
• Underground raceway layouts
• Above ground raceway layouts
• Electrical Notes and Details
• Electrical Equipment Layouts
• Lighting Layouts
• Work with management in the development and establishment of project scopes, budgets and schedules.
• Oversee staff assignments, evaluations and career development for assigned personnel on the large or several small projects.
• Lead multiple teams across multiple projects.
• Coordinate directly with project management and project discipline leads.
• Develop, monitor and control project costs and schedules.
• Lead field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

Essential skills and experience:

• Ahigh school diploma and equivalent technical design experience

• 15 or more years ofElectrical/Instrumentation & Controlsdesign experience, including 2D & 3D.

• Experience in the review ofElectrical/Instrumentation & Controls deliverables packages.

• Extensivedrafting experience using standard computer drafting tools (i.e.AutoCAD or MicroStation)onpower plants orotherlarge-scaleindustrialfacilitiesprojects

• A thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories.

• The ability tointerfaceand communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plantor large-scale industrial facilitiesdesign process.

• Experience in the development of grounding layouts, underground duct bank and embedded conduit drawings, cable tray and exposed conduit layouts, instrument location plans, area classification plans, and electrical equipment location drawings.

Valued but notrequiredskills and experience:

• Associates Degree in ComputerAided Design

• Experience usingbothAutoCAD and MicroStation software.

• Design experience in the development of single-line, andrelay and metering diagrams, including medium-voltage and 480V systems.

• Familiarity with digital control systems

• The ability to perform the following:

• Produce wiring diagrams and schematics for installers and electricians.

• Assistengineers withinitialdesign requirements.

• Conceptualize plans and details to accurately convey wiring termination requirements.

• The ability tointerfaceand communicate with engineering and design teams of otherdisciplinesEnergy & Industrial facilities design process.

• Strong knowledge and ability to create; interconnection wiring diagrams, conduit/cable schedules, loop diagrams, area classification plans,

• Experience with3D Lighting Calculationprograms, and experiencein Heat trace designpreferred.

• Ability to interpret P&IDs, Instrumentationwiringand provide I&C input into P&IDs.

• Abilityto travel as necessary for client meetings, job site visits,assistin data gathering, etc.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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

Compensation Range

$92,270.00 - $140,380.00

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.