Senior Electrical Engineer

Sargent Lundy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) seeks an experienced professional to provide development support, conceptual design, and owner's engineer services for electric power projects. You will evaluate technical, environmental, and financial aspects, conduct cost analyses, and assist in contract development.

The role emphasizes design reviews and due diligence for thermal power facilities. The position is remote with the ability to travel within the United States and internationally, and requires a BS

Qualifications

• This position requires a BS in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• 10+ years of experience in the electric power industry.
• Experience in detailed design of medium voltage systems for thermal power.
• Strong technical communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide development support, conceptual design, and owner's engineer services to clients.
• Perform technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities.
• Support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.
• Conduct engineering design reviews and technical due diligence.
• Support project development and conceptual design activities.
• Experience in thermal power project design is desirable.
• Occasional travel within the U.S. and internationally.

Skills

Technical communication

Conceptual design

Development support

Engineering evaluation

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

This is a remote/virtual position. Candidate can be based anywhere within the United States.

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.
  • 10 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.

Technology & Innovation

Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

About Sargent & Lundy

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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-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

$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.

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.