Lead Electrical Power Systems Engineer (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance

Back-up daycare

Tax-advantaged accounts

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Scholarship program

Employee discount

Charitable giving

Tuition assistance

Licensure bonus

Referral bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Flexible work

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to perform advanced electrical analyses for power projects. The role combines on-site collaboration with a hybrid work arrangement, including remote work flexibility.

You will conduct relay, power system, arc flash, and grounding studies using ETAP, SKM, PSCAD and EMTP-RV, mentor others, and engage with clients across projects, with travel to client offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering; Master’s/PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience performing electrical analysis.
• Experience with ETAP, SKM, PSCAD, EMTP-RV.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to guide others.

Responsibilities

• Perform relay setting calculations.
• Carry out power system calculations.
• Conduct arc flash calculations.
• Perform cable ampacity calculations.
• Conduct transient analysis.
• Perform harmonic analysis.
• Perform renewable energy calculations.
• Perform grounding and induction calculations.
• Travel to client offices as needed for on-site consultation.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Professional Engineering (PE) exam

Tools

ETAP

SKM

PSCAD

EMTP-RV

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to perform advanced electrical analyses for power projects. The role combines on-site collaboration with a hybrid work arrangement, including remote work flexibility.

You will conduct relay, power system, arc flash, and grounding studies using ETAP, SKM, PSCAD and EMTP-RV, mentor others, and engage with clients across projects, with travel to client offices as needed.