Lead Electrical Engineer - Owner's Engineering Support

Sargent Lundy; United States; Remote; USD 109,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a lead engineer, where you'll design and analyze electrical systems for innovative power generation projects. This role emphasizes collaboration within project teams and offers the chance to develop detailed designs for cutting-edge gas turbine facilities. You'll prepare technical specifications, mentor junior engineers, and ensure projects meet client requirements. With a commitment to employee well-being, this industry leader offers competitive benefits and a flexible work environment. If you're passionate about engineering solutions in the energy sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare Plans

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible Work Arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

Merit Scholarship Program

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years in power plant design with a focus on system design.
• BSEE degree required, PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of electrical systems for power generation.
• Prepare technical specifications and coordinate design activities.

Skills

Power Systems Engineering

Electrical System Design

Project Management

Analytical Calculations

Gas Turbines Knowledge

Mentoring

Education

BSEE degree from ABET-accredited program

PE license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

Job description

Description

• This position will offer you the opportunity to work as a lead engineer in a project team environment involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.
• You will help develop conceptual and detailed designs for new power generation with an emphasis on gas turbine based simple and combined cycle facilities.
• You will be involved in power distribution designs.
• You will prepare technical specifications for EPC based projects, as well as prepare technical specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects.
• Assist project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare and review functional design drawings including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams. Prepare 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 engineering reports and studies, including FEED studies, associated with the power industry that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
• Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawings.
• Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
• Develop your career via peer-learning by way of 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 role is a remote position. Candidate can be located anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

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

Essential skills and experience:

• A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required and an emphasis in power systems is 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, with a focus 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.
• Knowledge of gas turbines and procurement of gas turbines for both Industrial Frame (aka Heavy Duty) and Aeroderivative types for power generation is preferred.
• Electrical lead role for detailed design of simple cycle and/or combined cycle project(s) is preferred.
• Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
• Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM.
• Technically knowledgeable of available electrical power distribution equipment.
• Experience in 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.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

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

$109,410.00 - $168,770.00

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.

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