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Sargent & Lundy · 2 weeks ago

Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Energy & Industrial (Summer 2026)

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$61K/yr - $87K/yr

Sargent & Lundy is a leading engineering company, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 for their Energy & Industrial division. This position will provide the opportunity to work on various projects related to electrical systems in power plants and industrial settings, involving design, analysis, and project coordination.

ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects that range from existing plant retrofit projects to new generation installations

Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant and industrial plant electrical systems

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

Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements

Prepare 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 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

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

Electrical EngineeringElectrical system designPower distribution designMS Office proficiencyWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaboration

Required

A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required and an emphasis in power systems, preferred

Familiarity with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), and equipment selection

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models

Proficiency with MS Office applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This position is based in Chicago, IL and may require occasional travel

Preferred

Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training

Experience in the design of electrical engineering systems in a project team environment, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new plants, or modifications or replacements for existing plants; experience ideally will include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications