Posted 2 days ago
Lead Electrical Engineer
@ Sargent & Lundy
Canada
Overview
Sargent & Lundy is hiring a Lead Electrical Engineer for a remote, part-time temporary role based anywhere in Canada. The work covers technical evaluations, design reviews, and conceptual design support for electric power generation projects. and visa sponsorship is not offered.
Responsibilities:
- Perform engineering design reviews and technical due diligence on power projects
- Provide development support and conceptual design for thermal power generation
- Support project economic, cost, and risk analysis
- Support contract development
Requirements summary:
- Electrical engineering degree from a CEAB- or ABET-accredited program
- 15+ years in the electric power industry
- Medium-voltage detailed design on utility-scale thermal plants
- Excellent technical communication and writing skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Travel | air: moderate |
| Work setting | Home, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Performance bonus |
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Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to construction management, commissioning, and operations/maintenance – with an emphasis on quality and safety. The firm serves public and private clients in the power, energy, gas distribution, industrial, and government sectors.
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Sargent & Lundy is one of the world’s longest-standing full-service architect engineering firms. Founded in 1891, the firm is a global leader in power, energy, and decarbonization with expertise in grid modernization, renewable energy, energy storage, nuclear power, fossil power, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Sargent & Lundy delivers comprehensive project services – from consulting, design, and implementation to…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Professional Services |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Chicago, IL |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Specialties | Power GenerationPower Transmission & DistributionNuclear PowerFossil PowerRenewable EnergyWind EnergySolar EnergyOil & GasGovernment ServicesIndustrial |
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Description
This is a remote/virtual position under part-time temporary status. Candidate can be based anywhere within Canada.
Sargent & Lundy Consulting (SLC) works on behalf of clients to support electric power projects. We evaluate and optimize technical, commercial, environmental, and financial aspects of the projects for a variety of clients.
Responsibilities:
In this role, you will provide development support, conceptual design and owner’s engineer services to clients including performing technical evaluations of electric power generation projects and facilities. You will also have the opportunity to support project economic and cost analysis, risk assessments, and contract development.
Your responsibilities will include engineering design reviews, technical due diligence, project development support, and conceptual design. Particular experience in electrical design of thermal power projects is desired.
You will have the opportunity to travel within North America as well as internationally.
Qualifications
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.
This position may require access to U.S. export-controlled information. As such, candidates must be a citizen of a country listed in Appendix A to Part 810 of the Code of Federal Regulations. Please click here to determine your eligibility.
Essential skills and experience:
- This position requires a BS in electrical engineering from a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board-accredited undergraduate program or a US based ABET-accredited program with a strong academic background.
- 15 or more years of experience in the electric power industry, including experience in detailed design of medium voltage electrical systems of thermal power projects, specifically utility-scale:
- Simple cycle gas turbines,
- Combined cycle projects,
- Coal fired generation, or
- Reciprocating engines (RICE)
- Experience in development support and conceptual design of thermal power projects
- Excellent technical communication and writing skills are required.
Valued but not required skills and experience:
- Experience in technical due diligence and owner’s engineering design reviews of thermal power projects is a plus.
- General understanding of power station operations and performance reviews is a plus.
- General understanding of process design at electric power generation facilities is a plus.
- Economic, cost analysis, and contract development experience is a plus.
- A familiarity with international design codes and standards is preferred.
Technology & Innovation
Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
Award-Winning Benefits
At 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.
Transparency Statement
This posting is to fill an existing vacancy. Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all provincial and federal legislation. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.Equal Opportunity
Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We embrace the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment process. AI-enabled tools may support certain stages of recruitment, but human judgment remains central to the candidate experience, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.Journal
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