Lead Electrical Engineer -- Energy & Industrial Group

Sargent & Lundy; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 118,023 - 180,313; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy seeks a senior electrical engineer in Clayton, MO, to lead engineering in a project team environment, designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for projects from retrofits to new generation installations.

Responsibilities include power distribution design, procurement specs, and coordination with clients to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes. Requires PE licensure or ability to obtain it, and 10+ years in related fields.

Qualifications

• BSEE degree from ABET-accredited program with emphasis in power systems.
• PE license highly preferred or ability to earn one.
• 10+ years in power plant or industrial plant design, focusing on detailed system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering in a project team, designing and analyzing electrical systems.
• Prepare specifications for major electrical power equipment and services.
• Assist project manager to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.
• Coordinate design activities to meet codes and client requirements.
• Prepare and review design drawings and 3‑D models; produce input for other drawings.

Skills

Power systems design

Leadership

Mentoring

Calculations review

Client liaison

Team collaboration

Process improvement

Automation awareness

Education

BSEE degree (ABET-accredited)

PE license (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

SKM

3‑D modeling

Python/MATLAB (automation)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering in a project team environment, designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.
• Participate in power distribution designs 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 and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams; produce documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3‑D modeling.
• Prepare and review detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
• Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications, and provide recommendations to the client.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and concisely, meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
• Provide guidance as a mentor to develop less experienced engineers.
• Develop your career via peer‑learning through S&L’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice”.
• 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 located in our Clayton, Missouri office, within the St. Louis metropolitan area, and will require in‑office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

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

Essential Skills And Experience

• BSEE degree from an ABET‑accredited engineering program is required, with an emphasis in power systems preferred.
• PE license highly preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required.
• 10 or more years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, focusing on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities.
• Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
• Experience with medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM.
• 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 a plus.

AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools:

• You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost‑effective designs.
• Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process‑improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guide when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked.
• Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI‑enabled engineering workflows.

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 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

$118,023 - $180,313

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.