Experienced Electrical Engineering Consultant
Sargent & Lundy · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $129,498 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead electrical engineering for power projects.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders directly.
- Utilize automation and AI in engineering.
- Work on diverse energy sectors.
- Award-winning compensation and benefits.
About the role
Electrical Engineering Lead - Consulting Group
Sargent & Lundy, a leader in power industry engineering and consulting, seeks a detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Lead for its Consulting group. This role supports the growth in gas generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning/advisory sectors. You will engage directly with clients, developers, owners, lenders, and investors in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Responsibilities for Owner's Engineer Engagements
- Participate in Owner’s Engineer Engagements for utility-scale power generation projects.
- Prepare and review EPC RFP packages and technical specifications.
- Evaluate EPC proposals to aid in contractor selection.
- Provide technical support during EPC contract negotiations.
- Prepare or review specifications for key electrical equipment like main power transformers and switchgear.
- Review and provide technical commentary on EPC contractor’s electrical engineering design drawings and calculations for various project types, including:
- Simple and combined cycle electrical system design packages
- Renewable low-voltage (DC and AC) systems
- AC collection systems for solar and batteries
- Collector substation and interconnecting substation expansion
- Gen-tie transmission
AI & Automation Leadership
Lead teams in utilizing modern tools like automation and AI to solve engineering problems, improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Direct automation and process-improvement initiatives, such as automating calculations, summarizing technical documents, and generating design documentation. Guide the appropriate use of AI and agentic AI tools, ensuring results are verified.
Experience with engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) for task automation is valued, though not required. Additional learning in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, or related fields is also valued.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering design for utility-scale power/storage projects.
- Experience in power projects as part of an EPC team or Owner’s Engineer is a plus.
- Auxiliary power system design experience, preferably in gas-fired combined cycle, is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Solid interpersonal skills and ability to guide others.
Award-Winning Benefits
Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive benefits, including health plans (medical, dental, vision), life & accident insurance, disability coverage, EAP, and back-up daycare. Financial benefits include FSA, HSA, 401(k), and pre-tax commuter accounts. Work-life balance is supported through tuition assistance, merit scholarships, employee discounts, charitable giving, bonuses, paid personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave. We were recognized with the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Key Skills/Competency
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Projects
- Consulting
- Owner's Engineer
- EPC RFP
- Electrical Design
- Renewable Energy
- Battery Energy Storage
- Utility Planning
- Automation and AI
Skills & topics
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Projects
- Consulting
- Owner's Engineer
- EPC RFP
- Electrical Design
- Renewable Energy
- Battery Energy Storage
- Utility Planning
- Automation
- AI
- Engineering Lead
- Sargent & Lundy
- Python
- MATLAB
- Combined Cycle
- Transmission
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in electrical engineering design for utility-scale power/storage projects, emphasizing EPC or Owner’s Engineer roles. Quantify achievements whenever possible.
- Showcase automation skills: Detail any experience leading or utilizing automation, AI, or scripting (Python, MATLAB) in engineering workflows, as mentioned in the job description.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with electrical system design packages for various power generation types and equipment specifications.
- Demonstrate leadership and communication: Prepare examples of how you've guided teams, communicated technical information effectively, and managed client interactions.
- Research Sargent & Lundy's culture: Understand their commitment to innovation, client service, and employee well-being to align your answers with their values.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific electrical design experience is most crucial for the Electrical Engineering Lead role at Sargent & Lundy?
- The most crucial experience for the Electrical Engineering Lead role at Sargent & Lundy involves electrical engineering design of utility-scale power/storage projects. This includes familiarity with EPC RFP packages, technical specifications, and evaluating EPC proposals. Experience within an Owner's Engineer capacity is highly valued.
- Does Sargent & Lundy sponsor work authorization for the Electrical Engineering Lead position?
- No, Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this specific position.
- What is the expected experience level for the Electrical Engineering Lead at Sargent & Lundy?
- Candidates for the Electrical Engineering Lead position at Sargent & Lundy are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and over 5 years of experience in electrical engineering design for utility-scale power/storage projects.
- How important is experience with AI and automation for the Electrical Engineering Lead role?
- Experience or willingness to lead teams using modern tools like automation and AI is highly valued. This includes directing process-improvement work, automating calculations, summarizing documents, and guiding the use of AI tools for engineering tasks.
- What types of power projects will the Electrical Engineering Lead focus on?
- The Electrical Engineering Lead will focus on supporting the growth of Sargent & Lundy's Consulting group, particularly in gas generation, renewable energy, battery energy storage, and utility planning/advisory practice areas. This involves owner's engineer engagements for utility-scale power generation projects.
- Can you provide more details on the benefits offered by Sargent & Lundy?
- Sargent & Lundy offers comprehensive, award-winning benefits including health & wellness plans (medical, dental, vision), financial benefits (401(k), FSA, HSA), and support for work-life balance (paid time off, parental leave). They were recognized with the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits.
- What is the compensation range for the Electrical Engineering Lead position at Sargent & Lundy?
- The compensation range for the Electrical Engineering Lead position at Sargent & Lundy is $84,762 - $129,498 annually. This includes a base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, with potential eligibility for a yearly discretionary bonus.