Senior Electrical Engineer

Sargent & Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 131,960 - 205,330; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced engineer based in Chicago, IL, for a hybrid position requiring in-office work. The candidate will provide critical development support and conceptual design for electric power projects while leading technical evaluations and providing input on project economic analyses.

The role demands substantial experience in electrical design specific to thermal power projects and excellent communication abilities. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation ranging from $131,960.00 to $205,330.00 are offered.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in the electric power industry.
• Experience in detailed design of medium voltage electrical systems for thermal power projects.
• Excellent technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide development support and conceptual design services to clients.
• Perform technical evaluations of electric power generation projects.
• Support project economic and cost analysis and risk assessments.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Technical communication

Project economic analysis

Team leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services to clients including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. You will also have the opportunity to support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.

Your responsibilities will include engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design. Particular experience in electrical design of thermal power projects is desired.

You will have the opportunity to travel within the United States as well as internationally.

Qualifications

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

• Essential skills and experience:
  • This position requires a BS in electrical engineering from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background.
  • 12 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, including experience in detailed design of medium voltage electrical systems of thermal power projects, specifically utility-scale:
    • Simple cycle gas turbines,
    • Combined cycle projects,
    • Coal fired generation, or
    • Reciprocating engines (RICE)
  • Experience in development support and conceptual design of thermal power projects
  • Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.
• Valued but not required skills and experience:
  • Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of thermal power projects is a plus.
  • General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
  • General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
  • Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.
  • A familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.

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 guiding 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.

Benefits

• 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

$131,960.00 - $205,330.00

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.

Awards & Recognition

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.