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

Sargent & Lundy•Wilmington, DE

22h•$62,998 - $90,586

About The Position

As an Electrical Engineer 1 in Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group, you will contribute to projects involving the design and modernization of electrical systems and large power components for existing nuclear plants, plant restart projects, small modular reactors, and advanced reactor facilities. You will also support plant life-extension and digital upgrade initiatives. The role 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. Under the direction of senior engineers, you will apply and expand your electrical engineering knowledge through design tasks, power systems analysis, equipment integration, preparation of technical deliverables, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position includes exposure to client procedures and project requirements, station-specific technical information, and the steps toward professional engineering licensure. You may also visit nuclear generating stations for walkdowns, installation and testing activities, and refueling outages. The position is for Summer 2027. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

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 have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science degree from an ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission-approved program.
Completed 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 analysis of power systems 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, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant.

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 systems.
Use industry-standard software such as ETAP for 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.
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, coordinating with team members to deliver engineering solutions on time and within scope.
Learn about professional licensure through mentorship and exposure to the development steps for becoming a licensed Professional Engineer.
Access nuclear power generating stations for onsite walkdowns, witness installation and testing activities, support refueling outages, and participate in implementing projects the engineer helped design.
Review station-specific drawings, calculations, procedures, and other technical information through client computer systems to build knowledge of facility design and licensing bases and electrical power systems.
Obtain qualifications to work under supervision as a preparer of engineering deliverables and potentially sign off as a qualified preparer on critical project documentation.