Sargent & Lundy is an engineering and design firm serving the power and energy industries, with roots reaching back to 1891. Its work spans consulting, analysis, project services, and technical design for nuclear, renewable, conventional power, oil and gas, and government projects. The company supports clients through complex project lifecycles, combining expertise in energy infrastructure, defense-related work, and long-term system performance.
Senior Electrical Engineer, Thermal Power Projects
Support electric power project development, design reviews, and owner’s engineering for Sargent & Lundy Consulting clients. Evaluate thermal generation facilities and projects.
Description
- Provide clients with project development support, conceptual design, and owner’s engineering services
- Evaluate electric power generation projects and facilities
- Assist with project economic and cost analyses, risk assessments, and contract development
- Review engineering designs and conduct technical due diligence
- Support development and conceptual design for thermal power projects
- Travel as needed within North America and internationally
- Use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools where relevant for research, analysis, engineering, design, and workflow improvement
- Apply professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from a program accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board or a U.S. program accredited by ABET
- Have a strong academic record
- Bring at least 12 years of experience in the electric power industry
- Have detailed design experience with medium-voltage electrical systems for utility-scale thermal power projects
- Have experience with one or more of the following: simple-cycle gas turbines, combined-cycle projects, coal-fired generation, or reciprocating engines (RICE)
- Have experience supporting development and conceptual design of thermal power projects
- Demonstrate excellent technical communication and writing skills
- Be eligible to access U.S. export-controlled information as a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations
- Note that Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor work authorization in Canada
- Experience with technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews is valued but not required
- A general understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is valued but not required
- A general understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is valued but not required
- Experience with economic and cost analysis and contract development is valued but not required
- Familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred but not required
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care plans
- Generous paid time off
- Competitive benefits recognized through awards
- Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus in qualifying positions
- Workplace accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in any part of the selection process