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Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Electrical Engineering Manager

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
  • Experience managing a team of electrical engineers is required.
  • At least 15 years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, focused on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities or modifications or replacements for existing facilities, is required.
  • Experience selecting equipment, materials, and control philosophy, and preparing and assembling calculations and specifications, is required.
  • Experience with electrical system design, including medium- and low-voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, and motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations, is required.
  • Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM is required.
  • Technical knowledge of available electrical power distribution equipment is required.
  • Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a lead engineering role is required.
  • Experience reviewing other engineers’ design calculations and drawings is required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage an electrical engineering team and work as a lead electrical engineer in a project team environment designing, modifying, and analyzing electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.
  • Supervise and direct electrical engineers supporting projects.
  • Develop power distribution designs and prepare specifications for procuring major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
  • Assist the project manager in ensuring projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
  • Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installations and operations 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 design-input documentation 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 presenting technical information clearly and concisely while meeting client requirements and S&L formats.
  • Independently review work performed by others, including calculations and drawings.
  • Mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and field verification of designs.

Desired Qualifications

  • An emphasis in power systems is preferred.
  • Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
  • Project management and business development experience.
  • Construction and start-up experience.
  • Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with artificial intelligence, automation, or programming is valued but not required unless specifically identified elsewhere.

About the Company

Sargent & Lundy

Full-service power industry engineering firm

Sargent & Lundy provides full-service architecture and engineering for power and energy projects worldwide, covering consulting, design, procurement, construction management, commissioning, and operations support. Their work spans grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen, with projects guided through the full lifecycle and a focus on safety and quality. The company distinguishes itself through a long history (founded in 1891) and deep specialization in the energy sector, delivering end-to-end services with global reach and tight project coordination. Its goal is to help clients deliver reliable, safe, and decarbonized power systems.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1891

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