Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Energy & Industrial (Summer 2026)

Sargent & Lundy is a leading engineering company, and they are seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 for their Energy & Industrial division. This position will provide the opportunity to work on various projects related to electrical systems in power plants and industrial settings, involving design, analysis, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering on projects that range from existing plant retrofit projects to new generation installations
• Work in a project team environment with other engineers and designers involved in the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing power plant and industrial plant electrical systems
• Be involved in power distribution designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services needed to support the projects
• Support the project lead in coordinating systems design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply 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 by way of S&L’s systems of process and associated 'Communities of Practice.'
• Travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs

Skills

• A BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required and an 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
• This position is based in Chicago, IL and may require occasional travel
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and designation as an Engineer in Training
• 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; experience ideally will include the selection of equipment, materials, control philosophy, and the preparation and assembling of calculations and specifications

Benefits

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & 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 (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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