Lead Electrical Engineer - Owner's Engineering Support

Company : Sargent & Lundy
Location : Chicago, IL, 60290
Posted Date : 13 October 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Electrical Engineering
Occupation : Electrical Engineer
Job Details
Description
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This position will offer you the opportunity to work as a lead engineer in a project team environment involved in the design, modification, and analysis of electrical systems for projects ranging from existing plant retrofits to new generation installations.
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You will help develop conceptual and detailed designs for new power generation with an emphasis on gas turbine based simple and combined cycle facilities.
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You will be involved in power distribution designs.
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You will prepare technical specifications for EPC based projects, as well as prepare technical specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects.
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Assist project manager in efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
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Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
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Prepare and review 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.
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Prepare and review detailed calculations, including auxiliary power system studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
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Interface with vendors to prepare bills of material and equipment purchase specifications and provide recommendations to the client.
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Prepare engineering reports and studies, including FEED studies, associated with the power industry that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements and S&L formats.
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Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawings.
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Provide guidance as a mentor in the development of less experienced engineers.
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Develop your career via peer-learning by way of S&L's systems of process and associated "Communities of Practice".
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Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
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Occasional travel to other regional offices is expected (less than 10%).
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This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.
nQualifications
nWe do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
nEssential skills and experience:
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A BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program is required and an emphasis in power systems is preferred.
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PE license highly preferred or ability to earn a PE license is required.
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10 or more years of experience in power plant or industrial plant design, with a focus on integrated, detailed system design for new facilities, or modifications or replacements for existing facilities.
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Experience in the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications.
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Knowledge of gas turbines and procurement of gas turbines for both Industrial Frame (aka Heavy Duty) and Aeroderivative types for power generation is preferred.
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Electrical lead role for detailed design of simple cycle and/or combined cycle project(s) is preferred.
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Experience with electrical system design including medium and low voltage distribution systems (transformers, generators, motors), communication systems, equipment selection, and analytical calculations.
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Experience performing calculations in ETAP and/or SKM.
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Technically knowledgeable of available electrical power distribution equipment.
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Experience in reviewing other engineers' design calculations and drawings.
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Valued but not required skills and experience:
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Technical knowledge and experience with instrumentation and controls engineering.
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Project management and business development experience.
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Construction and start-up experience a plus.
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Award-Winning Benefits
nAt Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
nHealth & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-Life Balance
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Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
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Life & Accident Insurance
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Disability Coverage
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Back-Up Daycare
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FSA & HSA
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401(k)
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Pre-Tax Commuter
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