Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry-Level) - Nuclear (Summer 2027)

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer 1 in Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, you will support projects involving electrical systems and large power components for existing nuclear plants, restart projects, small modular reactors, and advanced reactor facilities. The work also supports plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives. You will work under the direction of senior engineers, receiving technical supervision and support from experienced engineers and subject matter experts, while gaining hands-on experience, technical training, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The role involves contributing to engineering calculations, design tasks, electrical power system studies, equipment selection and integration, drawings, and project documentation. You will work with project teams and designers, and may interface with client stakeholders. The position also offers exposure to nuclear station procedures, onsite project activities, professional engineering licensure, and qualifications to prepare engineering deliverables under supervision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
Strong academic background in electrical power concepts and power systems analysis.
Understanding of the practical application of electrical engineering and technology, including applying systems, principles, techniques, and procedures to project design.
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce technical plans, drawings, and models.
Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Coursework in power systems analysis, electric machinery, power electronics, or similar subjects.
Internship or work experience performing power analysis, preferably in the power industry.
Experience performing transient analysis of power systems using software such as ETAP or SKM.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
Interest in and effective use of emerging technologies relevant to the role; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with engineering calculations and design tasks for nuclear power generating stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium- and low-voltage system design, DC battery sizing, and analyses supporting safety-related electrical systems.
Use industry-standard software such as ETAP to perform power systems analysis and modeling for complex electrical networks.
Assist with the design, selection, and integration of electrical power equipment, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, breakers, and relays.
Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and participate in technical training sessions and reviews.
Gain exposure to station-specific procedures and project requirements, and interface with client stakeholders such as Operations and Systems Engineering representatives.
Collaborate with designers and drafters to translate engineering concepts into detailed drawings and support project deliverables.
Work within project schedules and budgets, developing time-management and collaboration skills to achieve project objectives.
Communicate and coordinate with team members to deliver engineering solutions on time and within scope.
Work with professional engineers to learn about the pathway to professional licensure and career development toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer.
Conduct onsite walkdowns, witness installation and testing activities, support nuclear refueling outages, and participate in implementing projects designed by the team.
Access client computer systems to review station-specific drawings, calculations, procedures, and other technical information.
Obtain qualifications to work under supervision as a preparer of engineering deliverables and potentially sign off as a qualified preparer on project documentation.