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

Sargent & Lundy•Northville Charter Township, MI

6d•$62,998 - $90,586

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer 1 will join Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group and contribute to projects involving the design and modernization of electrical systems and major power components for existing nuclear plants, restart projects, small modular reactors, and advanced reactor facilities. The role also supports plant life-extension and digital-upgrade initiatives. The target start date is early 2027. Working under senior engineers’ direction and with daily technical supervision, the engineer will apply and develop their electrical engineering knowledge in power-system design and analysis. The position includes hands-on learning, technical training, collaboration across disciplines, and use of industry standards and established technical processes. The engineer may perform engineering calculations and design tasks; use tools such as ETAP for power-system analysis and modeling; support selection and integration of electrical equipment; and collaborate with designers and drafters on project drawings. The role offers exposure to client stakeholders, station-specific procedures and technical information, project schedules and budgets, and the path to professional licensure. It includes unescorted access to nuclear generating stations for walkdowns, installation and testing observation, refueling outage support, and project implementation. The employee may qualify to prepare and sign off on critical project documentation under supervision. Sargent & Lundy states that it does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position. Compensation is listed as $62,998–$90,586, with eligible positions potentially including a yearly discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, with a 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 U.S.; 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 systems analysis, electric machinery, power electronics, or similar subjects.
Internship or work experience performing power analysis, preferably in the power industry.
Experience performing transient power-system analysis using software such as ETAP or SKM.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and Engineer in Training designation.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with engineering calculations and design tasks for nuclear generating 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 industry-standard software such as ETAP for power-system analysis and modeling of complex electrical networks.
Assist with the design, selection, and integration of switchgear, motor control centers, power transformers, breakers, relays, and related equipment.
Partner with multidisciplinary engineering teams and participate in technical training sessions and reviews.
Interface with client stakeholders, including Operations and Systems Engineering representatives, as project needs require.
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.
Participate in onsite plant walkdowns, witness installation and testing activities, support nuclear refueling outages, and assist with implementation of designed projects.
Review station-specific drawings, calculations, procedures, and other technical information in client computer systems.
Obtain qualifications to prepare engineering deliverables under supervision and potentially sign off as a qualified preparer on critical project documentation.
Develop professional skills and gain mentorship and exposure to the steps toward Professional Engineer licensure.