Senior Electrical Engineer - Utility-Scale EPC Consultant (Hybrid)

Sargent Lundy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineer for electrical power projects within its Consulting group. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement—three days in the office and two days remote—to support collaboration with EPC teams and clients on dynamic projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years in utility-scale power/storage design, and experience with EPC teams or Owner's Engineer roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years of experience in electrical engineering design of utility-scale power/storage projects.
• Experience in power projects as part of EPC team or Owner's Engineer is a plus.
• Auxiliary power system design experience (thermal power generation, preferably gas-fired combined cycle, is a plus).
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and/or reviewing EPC RFP packages and associated technical specifications.
• Evaluating EPC proposals to assist selection of preferred EPC contractors.
• Providing technical support during negotiations of EPC contract.
• Preparing or reviewing specifications such as main power transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Reviewing and providing technical commentary on EPC contractor's electrical engineering design drawing packages and supporting calculations.
• Simple and combined cycle electrical system design packages.
• Renewable low-voltage (both DC and AC) systems.
• AC collection system for solar and batteries.
• Collector substation and interconnecting substation expansion.
• Gen-tie transmission.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

EPC experience

Owner's Engineer experience

Auxiliary power systems

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Job description

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an Electrical Engineer for electrical power projects within its Consulting group. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement—three days in the office and two days remote—to support collaboration with EPC teams and clients on dynamic projects.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 8+ years in utility-scale power/storage design, and experience with EPC teams or Owner's Engineer roles.