Senior Electrical Lighting Designer 1 -- Energy & Industrial

Sargent & Lundy

  • Chicago, IL
  • $74,750-115,120 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Description:
  • This position will offer you the opportunity to work and lead others in a project team environment in the design, modification, and/or upgrade of new and existing power plant lighting systems.
  • Under the direction of the Electrical Project Lead, you will work with multi-disciplined engineering and design project teams in the development of the following:
  • Lighting single line diagrams
  • Lighting Load Sheets
  • Lighting Calculations
  • Lighting Circuiting
  • Lighting fixture location drawings
  • Lighting bill of materials
  • Lighting general notes and detail drawings
  • In addition, you will also have the opportunity to perform the following:
  • Conduct field walkdowns and data gathering at client facilities
  • Supervise and mentor less experienced employees
  • Review drawings produced by other personnel and vendors, and incorporate them into project drawings
  • Create life cycle cost analysis
  • Update in house design standards
Qualifications:Essential skills and experience:
  • Associates degree
  • 10+ years of electrical systems experience dedicated to lighting design development/engineering
  • Exceptional AutoCAD and/or MicroStation design experience on power plants or large facility projects
  • Extensive experience with the following:
  • Producing various types of lighting deliverables for installers and electricians
  • Assisting engineers with initial design requirements
  • Conceptualizing plans and details to accurately convey lighting requirements
  • Developing low-voltage circuit designs, including single line diagrams and electrical distribution panel layouts
  • Using commercial lighting calculation programs, such as Visual
  • Must keep up with the latest advancements in lighting technology, lighting controls, energy codes, and electrical systems
  • Must be detail oriented, flexible, courteous, organized, and have good communication skills
  • Willing to travel to client facilities to perform walkdowns and attend meetings
Valued but not required experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or non-ABET Accredited Engineering Technology degrees
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.Health & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance
  • 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
Compensation Range: $74,750.00 - $115,120.00 About This Business Unit:The Energy & Industrial Group (EIG) specializes in delivering advanced engineering solutions across various sectors, including power generation, environmental compliance, oil & gas, and industrial projects, from new plant design to plant betterment and upgrade services for operating facilities. We have designed nearly 900 conventional power plants, yielding over 100,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity. Our expertise includes numerous recent and ongoing combined cycle projects that leverage the latest advanced machinery, including combustion turbines, steam turbines, and heat recovery steam generators from all leading suppliers. EIG is recognized for its commitment to decarbonization through innovative technologies in renewable energy, carbon capture, and hydrogen power. We excel in detailed engineering services for photovoltaic (PV) solar projects and energy storage integration, and lead the industry in carbon capture technologies, managing projects from conceptual studies, pilot demonstrations and through commercial scale implementation for utilities and industrial plants. Awards & Recognition:Equal Opportunity:Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

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