Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level)

About the Role

This position offers the opportunity to utilize and expand an academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects ranging from existing plant retrofit to new generation installations. Under the direction of the project lead, this role involves working within a project team environment with other engineers and designers on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant and industrial plant electrical systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Involvement in power distribution designs and preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
• Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Preparation of functional design drawings, including single line, relay and metering, cable block, and schematic diagrams.
• Preparation of documentation for design input for other drawing production and 3D modeling.
• Preparation of 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.
• Potential for travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
• Hybrid work schedule requiring 3 days per week in-office work.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• MS Office applications
• Electrical system design
• Medium and low voltage distribution systems (e.g., transformers, generators, motors)
• Equipment selection
• Design techniques, tools, and principles for technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering required; emphasis in power systems preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems, and equipment selection.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training is valued but not required.
• 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, is valued but not required. This experience ideally includes equipment selection, materials, control philosophy, and preparation/assembly of calculations and specifications.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.

Compensation Range

$62,998 - $90,586

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and competitive benefits. The company received the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA
• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements