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Sargent & Lundy

Associate Electrical Engineer - Electric Vehicle Projects

Sargent & Lundy, Chicago, IL, United States


Description:

As an Electrical Engineer, you will be assigned to work on an electric vehicle project team in our Electric Grid Infrastructure Services business unit and assist the engineering team members in the execution of their project work. These projects may involve the design of new and/or modifications and upgrades to light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicle electrification. These projects include fleet electrification, charging infrastructure rollout planning and deployment for private as well as government entities.

Working under the direction of senior engineers, this position will offer you a unique opportunity to utilize and expand your academic background in Electrical Engineering as well as passion to work in clean energy technologies in one or more of the following areas:

  • Assist in the preparation of engineering calculations, specifications, and designs.
  • Work on a variety of tasks associated with project reporting, such as tracking and evaluating project activities, project progress, and associated data.
  • Be involved in power designs and the preparation of specifications for the procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.

Dependent upon your location, this opportunity offers a generous relocation package.

Qualifications:

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Essential skills and experience:

  • This position requires a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE or MSEE) from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program with a strong academic background and coursework in electrical power.
  • Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Self-Starter, proactive, able to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Ability to quickly identify and prioritize issues, create solutions and meet deadlines.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

  • Demonstrated leadership experience within campus and/or the community
  • Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
  • Experience with programming languages specifically R and Python
  • Prior, related internship or co-op experience of working in Electric Vehicle Charging domain.

Sargent & Lundy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by law.

Award Winning Compensation & 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 & Wellness Financial Benefits Work-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
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