Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level)

About the Role

This position has an intended start date of Summer 2027. This role offers the opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects involving existing power plant retrofits, new generation installations, renewable energy projects, new and existing oil and gas facilities, and other industrial facilities. Based in Chicago, IL, this position follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 3 days of in-office work per week. Occasional travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the project lead, work in 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.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and solve a wide variety of electrical engineering issues.
• Participate in power distribution designs and prepare specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
• Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure compliance 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 through Sargent & Lundy’s systems of process and associated “Communities of Practice.”

Requirements & Tech Stack

• BS in Electrical Engineering required; 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.
• Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to the role.

Valued Skills & Experience

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training (EIT).
• 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; ideally including equipment selection, materials, control philosophy, and preparation of calculations and specifications.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Experience in preparing engineering design calculations and drawings.
• Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant.

Compensation

$62,998 - $90,586

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is committed to the health and well-being of its employees, offering comprehensive healthcare plans, generous paid time off, and competitive, award-winning benefits. Recognized with the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Accident Insurance, Disability Coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Back-Up Daycare, FSA & HSA.
• Financial Benefits: 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.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST), Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave, Flexible Work Arrangements.