Remote Pcb Designer Jobs in Addison, IL (NOW HIRING)

WORK LOCATION: This position allows for a hybrid / flexible work schedule with a mix of work spent on site at the Sargent & Lundy office and working remote from home. 

The Electrical Analytical Division provides critical electrical analysis and consulting services supporting all S&L power projects. This highly specialized team of power systems engineers collaborates closely with project teams and clients, delivering detailed electrical calculations, advanced studies, and tailored solutions for substation, transmission line, conventional power, nuclear, and renewable energy projects.

Your work will have you perform the following types of studies:

• Relay setting calculations
• Power system calculations
• Arc flash calculations
• Cable ampacity calculations
• Transient analysis
• Harmonic analysis
• Renewable energy calculations
• Grounding and induction calculations

There is the potential for you to travel to client offices and project sites to provide on-site consultation.

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

Essential skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (background in Power/Power Systems) and sufficient industry experience is considered in lieu of an advanced degree. Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience performing electrical analysis.
• Experience performing analysis of power systems using software such as: ETAP, SKM, PSCAD and EMTP-RV.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work with and guide others.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Strong working knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Successful completion of the Professional Engineering (PE) exam

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

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

$74,353 - $113,595
Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. 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.

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.