Senior Electrical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Sargent & Lundy Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Sargent & Lundy's Consulting group as a Senior Electrical Engineer. As a key member of our team, you will work on a wide range of projects, including owner's engineering reviews of high voltage substations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform owner's engineering reviews of relaying philosophies, including relay, control, and communications equipment, SCADA and telecommunication concepts and configurations, and I/O assignments and connection diagrams.
  • Guide junior and senior-level engineers in protection and controls engineering review efforts.
  • Analyze single line diagrams, substation relaying & metering diagrams, and electrical design studies, including cable ampacity, load flow, short circuit, grounding, lightning/surge protection, arc flash, temporary overvoltage, insulation coordination, harmonics, and sub-synchronous resonance.
  • Prepare engineering studies for client and peer review.
  • Perform independent reviews of work performed by others, including calculations and drawing preparation.
  • Coordinate and provide guidance to other engineers, project managers, client personnel, and suppliers to ensure a complete and timely design.
Requirements
  • BSEE with a power systems or controls emphasis from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • 10 or more years of experience with a focus on high voltage substations, including design, installation, and coordination.
  • PE license.
  • Experience with serving as firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
  • Experience in writing and providing support documentation for relay calculations.
  • Proficiency with design codes and standards, such as NEC, NESC, NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI.
  • Experience with various vendor protective relay equipment typically used in substation protection, including SEL, ABB, GE, Areva, and Basler.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
What We Offer

Sargent & Lundy is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, life and accident insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, back-up daycare, FSA and 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, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, and flexible work arrangements.

About Sargent & Lundy

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are proud to offer a diverse and inclusive work environment that values the contributions of all employees. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment, and where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported.



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