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

Sargent & Lundy•Richland, WA

9d•$62,998 - $90,586

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer 1 in Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group, you will help design and modernize electrical systems and large power components for existing nuclear plants, restart projects, small modular reactors, and advanced reactor facilities. You will also support plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives. The position provides daily technical supervision and support from experienced engineers and subject matter experts, along with hands-on learning, technical training, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. Work is performed using industry standards, internal guidance, and established technical processes and performance-improvement resources. Under the direction of senior engineers, you will use and develop your academic electrical engineering background through engineering calculations, power-system analysis, equipment design and integration, preparation of technical documentation, and collaboration with designers and multidisciplinary project teams. The role also offers exposure to client stakeholders, station procedures, project schedules and budgets, professional licensure, and nuclear facility design and licensing bases. You may access nuclear power stations for walkdowns and to witness installation, testing, and refueling outage activities.

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.
Must be authorized to work in the United States; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Coursework in power subjects such as Power Systems Analysis, Electric Machinery, or Power Electronics.
Internship or work experience performing power analysis, preferably in the power industry.
Experience performing transient power systems analysis using software such as ETAP or SKM.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and designation as an Engineer in Training.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, or programming is valued where relevant.

Responsibilities

Assist with engineering calculations and design tasks for nuclear power stations, including protection and coordination studies, cable sizing, medium- and low-voltage system design, DC battery sizing, and analyses supporting safety-related electrical designs.
Use ETAP and other industry-standard tools to perform power systems analysis and modeling of complex electrical networks.
Assist with the design, selection, and integration of electrical equipment, including switchgear, motor control centers, transformers, breakers, and relays.
Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and participate in technical training sessions and reviews.
Interface with client stakeholders, including Operations and Systems Engineering representatives, and gain exposure to station-specific procedures and project requirements.
Collaborate with designers and drafters to develop detailed drawings and support project deliverables.
Work within project schedules and budgets, coordinating with team members to deliver engineering work on time and within scope.
Learn about the professional engineering licensure pathway through work with and mentorship from experienced professional engineers.
Conduct onsite nuclear plant walkdowns, witness installation and testing activities, support refueling outages, and participate in implementation of projects designed by the team.
Review station-specific drawings, calculations, procedures, and other technical information in client computer systems to develop knowledge of facility design and licensing bases and electrical power systems.
Obtain qualifications to prepare engineering deliverables under supervision and potentially sign off as a qualified preparer on critical project documentation.