Sargent & Lundy

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  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Grid (Start ASAP)

Location details

On-site

  • Online/remote

  • United States

    United States

    • Virginia

      Richmond

Remote

Richmond - Hybrid

  • Online/remote

    Remote work

  • United States

    United States

    Remote work

    • Virginia

      Richmond

Location

Online/remote, Richmond , Richmond - Hybrid

Closing in 13 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryUSD 60,660 - 87,090 / Year
  • Application open dateApply by 14 Feb 2026
  • Start dateStart date ASAP

As an Electrical Engineer at Sargent & Lundy, you will design high voltage substations and transmission systems, with hybrid work flexibility and award-winning benefits.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Work on project teams with other electrical engineers designing new high voltage and extra-high voltage substations and transmission systems.
  • Engage in power transmission designs and prepare specifications for procurement of major electrical power equipment and related installation services.
  • Potentially travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to site locations for construction coordination and field verification of designs.
  • Work in a hybrid arrangement, spending three days a week in the office and two days remotely.

About You

What you'll need:

  • BSEE or MSEE with strong academic background and coursework in electrical power concepts/AC power systems analysis.
  • Understanding of practical application of electrical engineering and technology, including systems, principles, techniques, and procedures for project design.
  • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • U.S. work authorization required; no sponsorship provided.

Valued but not required:

  • BSEE or MSEE from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
  • Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as Engineer in Training.
  • Related engineering internship or co-op work experience.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $60,660.00 - $87,090.00.
  • Yearly discretionary bonus eligibility.
  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Life & accident insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Back-up daycare, FSA & HSA, 401(k), and pre-tax commuter account.
  • Merit scholarship program, employee discount program, corporate charitable giving program, tuition assistance.
  • First professional licensure bonus and employee referral bonus.
  • Paid annual personal/sick time, vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement leave.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Generous relocation package dependent on location.
  • Recognized with Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

How to Apply

No specific application instructions provided in the job description.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering & Mathematics (all other)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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About the employer

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Sargent & Lundy USA

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in engineering and consulting for the power and energy sectors.