Senior Electrical Engineer – Power Systems Lead (Hybrid)

Sargent & Lundy; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

First professional licensure bonus

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Clayton, Missouri is seeking a lead electrical engineer to join a project team designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for power plants and industrial facilities. The role emphasizes power distribution design and procurement specifications.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week in Clayton, and offers collaboration with clients, 3-D modeling experience, and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• A BSEE degree from ABET‑accredited program; power systems emphasis preferred.
• PE license highly preferred or ability to earn one.
• 10+ years in power plant or industrial plant design.
• Experience with equipment selection, control philosophy, and calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineer in design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects.
• Design power distribution and prepare procurement specs for major equipment.
• Assist project manager to meet schedule and budget.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure compliance with specs and codes.
• Prepare and review drawings and design input for 3‑D modeling.
• Interface with vendors and prepare BOMs and purchase specs.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.

Skills

Power systems design

Lead engineering

Client liaison

ETAP/SKM calculations

Medium/low voltage design

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

BSEE degree

PE license

Tools

ETAP

SKM

AutoCAD

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Clayton, Missouri is seeking a lead electrical engineer to join a project team designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for power plants and industrial facilities. The role emphasizes power distribution design and procurement specifications.

The position follows a hybrid schedule with in-office work three days per week in Clayton, and offers collaboration with clients, 3-D modeling experience, and mentorship opportunities.