Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid

As an Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid at Sargent & Lundy, your responsibilities include participating in project conceptualization, planning, and execution, along with troubleshooting various electrical engineering problems. You'll be preparing detailed reports that address client requirements while collaborating with other experienced engineers to share and enhance knowledge within the company.

To qualify for the Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid role at Sargent & Lundy, candidates must hold a BSEE degree from an ABET-accredited program and have at least 3 years of experience in Medium Voltage Power Systems design. Experience with project management and preparation of technical documents is also required.

Yes, Sargent & Lundy provides a hybrid work arrangement for the Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid position, where you can enjoy the flexibility of working from home two days a week while collaborating in the office for three days. This allows for a healthy work-life balance while still engaging with your project team effectively.

While a BSEE degree and relevant experience are essential, additional skills such as proficiency in AutoCAD, experience in high-voltage substation design, and familiarity with ANSI/IEEE/NEMA standards are highly valued. Having the ability to perform grounding calculations and creating detailed electrical diagrams will set you apart as a candidate for the Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid position.

Sargent & Lundy offers a robust benefits package for Electrical Engineer 3 - Grid employees, including comprehensive health plans, generous paid time off, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, and unique programs like a merit scholarship and corporate charitable giving. These benefits reflect our commitment to the health and satisfaction of our employees.

When responding, acknowledge any specific projects you’ve worked on. Mention your role in the project, and highlight specific responsibilities, challenges faced, and how you successfully navigated those challenges in high-voltage substation design.

Share your strategies for time management and prioritization, such as using project management tools or methodologies. Provide an example where you successfully managed competing deadlines to deliver quality results.

Discuss your experience with specific software such as AutoCAD and your familiarity with electrical design tools. Highlight how these tools have aided in effective design and execution in your past projects.

Explain the processes you follow for review and validation of your calculations, such as double-checking calculations, peer reviews, or using industry benchmarks to ensure your outputs are reliable.

It's important to express your admiration for the company's projects, values, and employee culture. Highlight specific aspects of Sargent & Lundy's mission that resonate with you, and how you see your skills complementing their goals.

Share a story about a challenging project, detailing the obstacles faced. Describe your thought process in problem-solving, the actions you took, and the successful outcome, emphasizing learning experiences.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning, whether through attending workshops, participating in professional organizations, or following relevant publications in electrical engineering to ensure compliance with current standards.

Elaborate on your project management experience, including tools you use for budget tracking or scheduling, and provide examples of how you managed projects within scope, schedule, and budget successfully.

Discuss the importance of teamwork in engineering projects, how you communicate with design teams, and your role in facilitating collaboration. Provide an example where your collaboration led to a successful project outcome.

Talk about your approach to receiving and integrating feedback constructively and how you seek resolutions during conflicts. Share an example where your conflict resolution skills helped maintain team harmony and project progress.