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Sargent & Lundy · 3 days ago

Senior Electrical Engineer 1

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $126K/yr

5+ years exp

Sargent & Lundy is a leading engineering firm specializing in power generation and industrial projects. The Senior Electrical Engineer will work on the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for various projects, including power distribution and renewable energy solutions.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

This position will offer you the opportunity to work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems

Projects include power and energy, industrial, and renewable energy solar PV projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new installations

You will be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects

Assist project manager or other project lead in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget

Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements

Prepare and review functional design drawings including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams

Prepare documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3-D modeling

Prepare and review detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations

Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications and provide recommendations to the client

Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats

Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawings

Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers

Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated 'Communities of Practice'

Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Qualification

BSEEPE licensePower systems designETAPMedium voltage systemsLow voltage systemsEquipment selectionCommunication systemsAnalytical calculationsFirm/client liaisonDesign reviews

Required

A BSEE is required

PE license preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required

5 or more years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities

Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications

Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations

Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM

Technically knowledgeable of available electrical power distribution equipment

Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role

Experience in reviewing other engineers' design calculations and drawings