Electrical Project Designer - Energy & Industrial

Sargent Lundy; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 92,270 - 140,380; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

401(k)

Flexible work arrangements

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sargent Lundy in Clayton, MO, offers a hybrid work arrangement for a senior role in power plant design. You will lead project teams and oversee design deliverables including grounding layouts and electrical equipment layouts.

The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience and strong skills in Microstation and AutoCAD. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our award-winning benefits and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of detailed physical design experience in power plant projects.
• Proven ability to work and lead in a project team environment.
• Strong understanding of drafting and design practices.

Responsibilities

• Review, supervise and guide the production of design deliverables.
• Lead multiple teams across various projects.
• Develop and control project costs and schedules.

Skills

Microstation

AutoCAD

Detailed physical design experience

Grounding layouts

Electrical equipment location drawings

Education

Associate's Degree in drafting or equivalent experience

Tools

Drafting software

Job description

Description

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You'll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days. This position is based in our Clayton, MO office, located within the St. Louis metropolitan area.

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:

• An Associate's Degree in drafting, or a high school diploma and equivalent technical design experience.
• 15 or more years of detailed physical design experience in the development of grounding layouts, underground duct bank and embedded conduit drawings, cable tray and exposed conduit layouts, and electrical equipment location drawings.
• Experience in the review of electrical physical layout drawings involving electrical equipment outlines and interface points.
• Assist engineers with initial design requirements.
• Produce physical construction layout drawings.
• Extensive Microstation and/or AutoCAD design experience on power plants or large facility projects.
• A thorough understanding of drafting and design practices and theories.
• The ability to interface and communicate with engineering and design teams of other disciplines in the power plant design process.

Award-Winning Benefits

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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work‑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.